The Soul Of Methodism - The Class Meeting in Early New York City Methodism

Informationen zum Autor Rev. Dr. Philip F. Hardt is Adjunct Professor of Theology at Fordham College in New York City and Adjunct Professor of Methodist Studies at New Brunswick Theological Seminary. He holds a Ph.D. degree in Historical Theology from Fordham University. Klappentext A weekly 'class meeting' among Methodists in early 19th-century New York formed the basis for growth and unity in the small Christian sect. Author Rev. Dr. Philip F. Hardt describes these meetings as a means to close personal relationships among class members. Zusammenfassung A weekly 'class meeting' among Methodists in early 19th-century New York formed the basis for growth and unity in the small Christian sect. Author Rev. Dr. Philip F. Hardt describes these meetings as a means to close personal relationships among class members. Inhaltsverzeichnis Chapter 1 Foreword Chapter 2 Preface Chapter 3 Acknowledgements Chapter 4 The Class Meeting in Early British Methodism: 1738-1780 Chapter 5 The New York Society: 1768-1800 Chapter 6 The New York Circuit: 1800-1832 Chapter 7 The Rise of Denominationalism and the Decline of the Class Meeting in New York City Methodism: 1832-1870 Chapter 8 The Class Meeting and the Churches Today: Changing the Face of American Piety Again Chapter 9 Appendices Chapter 10 Endnotes Chapter 11 Bibliography Chapter 12 Index Chapter 13 Author Biographical Sketch

Product details

• Authors: Philip F. Hardt, Rev Dr Philip F. Hardt, Rev. Philip F. Hardt
• Publisher: Rowman and Littlefield
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 15.05.2005
• EAN: 9780761831198
• ISBN: 978-0-7618-3119-8
• No. of pages: 232
• Dimensions: 152 mm x 222 mm x 19 mm
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > Regional and national histories; Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Religion: general, reference works; New York, Modern history to 20th century: c 1700 to c 1900, RELIGION / Christianity / General, HISTORY / United States / 19th Century, RELIGION / Christian Ministry / Pastoral Resources, RELIGION / Christianity / Methodist, c 1800 to c 1900, 19th century, c 1800 to c 1899, Christianity, 18th century, c 1700 to c 1799, History of the Americas, Religious social and pastoral thought and activity, Methodist Churches, Christian social thought & activity, New York (state)