Methodism and Politics
1791–1851

Originally published in 1935, this book studies the relationship between Methodism and politics from 1791 to 1851.

E. R. Taylor (Author)

9781316626184, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 6 October 2016

240 pages
17.7 x 12.6 x 1.3 cm, 0.24 kg

Originally published in 1935, this book was formed from the Thirlwall and Gladstone Prize Essay for 1933. The text presents a study of the relationship between Methodism and politics from 1791 to 1851, the 60 year period following John Wesley's death. This was a time of great change both in terms of British history and the development of Methodism. A bibliography is included and notes are incorporated throughout. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in Methodism, the history of Christianity and socio-political history.

Preface
1. Religion and politics: Methodism and the English party system
2. 'The father of Methodism': John Wesley and the position of Methodism in the church
3. Liberal developments and the Methodist new connexion, 1791–7
4. Revivals and reaction: methodism from 1797 to 1827
5. 'The pope of Methodism': the primacy and policy of Jabez Bunting
6. Politics and the laity: opposition to the Conference party, 1827–46
7. The 'Wesleyan reaction' breaks up: the 'Wesleyan reform' agitation, 1846–51
8. Methodism in 1851: its political types
Select bibliography
Index.

Subject Areas: Church history [HRCC2]