A Complete History Of Methodism V1, From 1799 To 1817 As Connected With The Mississippi Conference Of The Methodist Episcopal Church, South (1908)

""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 Methodist movement in the United States during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Written by John Griffing Jones and first published in 1908, this book provides a comprehensive overview of the development of Methodism in the Mississippi Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South, which encompassed a large portion of the southern United States.The book begins with an introduction to the origins of Methodism in England and its spread to the United States, including the establishment of the Methodist Episcopal Church in 1784. It then focuses on the growth of Methodism in the Mississippi Conference, which included parts of Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, and Tennessee. The book covers key events and figures in the history of Methodism during this time period, including the rise of circuit riders, the formation of the Mississippi Conference in 1813, and the role of prominent Methodist leaders such as Bishop Francis Asbury and Bishop William McKendree.Throughout the book, Jones provides detailed accounts of the challenges and triumphs of the Methodist movement in the Mississippi Conference, including conflicts with other religious groups, the impact of the Civil War, and the growth of the church in rural areas. He also explores the social and cultural context of Methodism during this time period, including the role of slavery and the influence of the Second Great Awakening.Overall, ""A Complete History of Methodism V1, From 1799 to 1817: As Connected with the Mississippi Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South"" provides a rich and detailed account of the development of Methodism in the southern United States during a pivotal period in American history.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.