Publisher's Synopsis
""A Complete History of Methodism V1, From 1799 to 1817: As Connected with the Mississippi Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South"" is a historical account of the development of Methodism in the United States during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Written by John Griffing Jones and published in 1908, this book focuses specifically on the Mississippi Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South. The book provides a detailed overview of the early years of Methodism in America, including the founding of the Methodist Episcopal Church and the establishment of Methodist circuits throughout the country. It also delves into the particular challenges faced by the Mississippi Conference, including the difficulties of evangelizing in a region with a large population of African Americans and Native Americans, as well as the political and social tensions of the era.Throughout the book, Jones draws on a wealth of primary sources, including letters, diaries, and official church records, to provide a comprehensive and engaging account of the history of Methodism in the Mississippi Conference. This volume is the first in a series of two, and is an essential read for anyone interested in the history of American Methodism or the development of religion in the United States more broadly.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
