Bibliograph

Respectable Methodistism, Nathan Bangs and respectability in nineteeth-century American Methodism

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Respectable Methodistism, Nathan Bangs and respectability in nineteeth-century American Methodism

Language

eng

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Respectable Methodistism

Medium

electronic resource

Nature of contents

dictionaries

Series statement

Wesleyan and Methodist explorations

Sub title

Nathan Bangs and respectability in nineteeth-century American Methodism

Summary

The Wesleyan-Methodist movement entered American history as a fragment of British Methodism. It quickly took on a new identity in the early republic and grew into a vibrant denomination in the nineteenth century. The transitions from the rugged pioneer religion modeled by Bishop Francis Asbury to the urbane religion of industrial America was by design the goal of influential leaders of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Nathan Bangs was perhaps one of the most significant of such leaders. He rose from obscurity to the ranks of power and influence by refining patterns of worship, expanding denominational publishing, and structuring ministerial education. This study is concerned with the development of respectability in American Methodism. It also explores questions on how Bangs and other leaders dealt with in-house conflicts on issues related to race, slavery, and the poor

Target audience

adult

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