Methodism and Politics - 1791-1851

Originally published in 1935, this book studies the relationship between Methodism and politics from 1791 to 1851.

List of contents

Preface; 1. Religion and politics: Methodism and the English party system; 2. 'The father of Methodism': John Wesley and the position of Methodism in the church; 3. Liberal developments and the Methodist new connexion, 1791-7; 4. Revivals and reaction: methodism from 1797 to 1827; 5. 'The pope of Methodism': the primacy and policy of Jabez Bunting; 6. Politics and the laity: opposition to the Conference party, 1827-46; 7. The 'Wesleyan reaction' breaks up: the 'Wesleyan reform' agitation, 1846-51; 8. Methodism in 1851: its political types; Select bibliography; Index.

Summary

Originally published in 1935, this book studies the relationship between Methodism and politics from 1791 to 1851, the 60 year period following John Wesley's death. This was a time of great change both in terms of British history and the development of Methodism. A bibliography is included and notes are incorporated throughout.

Product details

• Authors: E. R. Taylor, Taylor E. R.
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 06.10.2016
• EAN: 9781316626184
• ISBN: 978-1-316-62618-4
• No. of pages: 240
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Christianity; Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Religion: general, reference works; RELIGION / Religion, Politics & State, RELIGION / Christianity / History, RELIGION / Christianity / General, c 1800 to c 1900, 19th century, c 1800 to c 1899, Christianity, History of Religion, Religion & politics, 18th century, c 1700 to c 1799, Church history, Religion and Politics, C 1700 To C 1800