Historical Dictionary of Methodism
Author: Dana L. Robert, John D. Beasley, John A. Vickers, Bruce David Forbes, John G. McEllhenney, Marilyn Färdig Whiteley, Charles Yrigoyen Jr., John Munsey Turner, Richard P. Heitzenrater, Philip Wingeier-Rayo, Melvin E. Dieter, Dennis C. Dickerson, Kenneth J. Collins, Kenneth E. Rowe, Zablon Nthamburi, Frank Baker, Oliver A. Beckerlegge, Charles W. Brockwell Jr., Joanne Carlson Brown, Kenneth O. Brown, Barbara E. Campbell, David J. Carter, Philip L. Carter, Dudley A.L. Cooney, Mary Agnes Dougherty, Daryl M. Elliot, John C. English, Gayle Carlton Felton, Peter S. Forsaith, Donald K. Gorrell, E Dorothy Graham, Kenneth G. Greet, Frank Hanson, John A. Hargreaves, William D. Horton, Alice G. Knotts, William Leary, John H. Lenton, Robin W. Lovin, Lawrence D. McIntosh, Timothy S.A. Macquiban, Frederick E. Maser, Robert C. Monk, John A. Newton, J Steven O'Malley, L Dale Patterson, Cyril S. Rodd, Samuel J. Rogal, E Alan Rose, Edwin A. Schell, Thomas Shaw, Dale H. Simmons, Robert Drew Simpson, K James Stein, Patrick Ph. Streiff, Douglas M. Strong, Edwin E. Sylvest, Norman W. Taggart, Geraint Tudur, Eteuati L. Tuioti, Gordon S. Wakefield, Charles Wallace Jr., Pauline M. Webb, Robert J. Williams, Susan E. Warrick
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Edition: 2
Published date: 2005
ISBN: 9780810854512
In 2003, Methodists celebrated the 300th anniversary of the birth of their founder, John Wesley. Today, there are more than 300 Methodist denominations in 140 nations. Covering the activities of this group that plays an important role in the ecumenical movement through its many social and charitable activities in world affairs, this book offers more than 400 entries that describe important events, doctrines, and the church founders, leaders, and other prominent figures who have made notable contributions. It also includes: a list of commonly used acronyms, chronology of historical events, introductory essay on the history of Methodism, 15-page black-and-white photo spread, bibliography, listing of important libraries and depositories of Methodist materials. The impressive list of contributors includes more than 60 specialists who are academics, administrators, pastors, and theologians.
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