American Methodism: A Compact History: Revised and Updated

Kenneth E. Rowe · Jean Miller Schmidt · Russell E. Richey · Ashley Boggan D.

Jul 2023 · Tantor Media Inc · Narrated by Tom Parks

About this audiobook

The essential guide to American Methodism revised and updated through 2020. American Methodism Revised and Updated begins with the explosion of evangelical Pietism and revolutionary Methodism, the First Great Awakening, as an independent nation was formed. It then highlights key nineteenth century themes and Methodist contributions, such as spreading scriptural holiness through missions and literature, planting tens of thousands of Sunday schools and churches by Circuit Riders, the pivotal Methodist schism between abolitionists and enslavers, the innovative building of schools and hospitals into the next century, and the revivalism of the Second Great Awakening. Finally it explores the movements of twentieth century Methodism, including the expansion of home and foreign missions, the Methodist drive for Prohibition, the decision for nationwide reunification on the cusp of World War II, reunification with the United Brethren during the Vietnam War, the Methodist ordination of women during the 1950s, Black Methodist leadership in the 1960s Civil Rights movement, and the liturgical renewal or reformation of worship (ancient and future).

About the author

Kenneth E. Rowe, a retired clergy member of the Eastern Pennsylvania Conference, the premier bibliographer of American United Methodism, was for thirty-one years Methodist librarian and professor of church history at Drew University, as well as professor of church history in the Theological and Graduate Schools.

Jean Miller Schmidt is Gerald L. Schlessman Professor Emerita of Methodist Studies at The Iliff School of Theology in Denver, Colorado.

Russell E. Richey is dean emeritus of Candler School of Theology and the William R. Cannon Distinguished Professor of Church History Emeritus in Atlanta, Georgia.

Ashley Boggan D. is director of women and gender studies and assistant professor of religion at High Point University in North Carolina. She is author of the award-winning book, Entangled: A History of American Methodism, Politics, and Sexuality.

Since recording his first book for the Kansas Audio Reader Network in 1985, Tom Parks has enjoyed giving voice to stories. He has been nominated for Audie Awards and has received several AudioFile Earphones Awards, and reviewers have described his performances as "conversational," "energetic," and "sincere."