Methodist Church in Poland Activity and Political Conditions, 19451989

This book explores the development and activity of the Methodist Church in Poland, focusing on the political conditions under which it functioned after 1945. In particular it considers the role of party and state power, and the nature and impact of religious policy towards the Church. The chapters touch on organizational issues, missionary activity, and key figures in the recent history of the Church. Drawing on more than 20 years of research on Polish Methodism and the increasing availability of archival material, this volume will be of interest to scholars of religion, politics and history.

About the author

Ryszard Michalak is a Professor in the Institute of Political Science at the University of Zielona Góra, Poland.

Summary

This book explores the development and activity of the Methodist Church in Poland, focusing on the political conditions under which it functioned after 1945.

Product details

• Authors: Ryszard Michalak
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Content: Book
• Product form: Paperback / Softback
• Publication date: 31.05.2023
• Subject: Social sciences, law, business > Social sciences (general); Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Religion: general, reference works
• EAN: 9781032034652
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3203465-2
• Pages: 202
• Series: Routledge Methodist Studies Series
• Subjects: RELIGION / Christianity / Methodist, Methodist Churches, religious policy analysis, church-state relations Poland, communist regime religion, religious minorities Eastern Europe, postwar Methodist church political context, denominational conflict studies, archival research religion