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American Methodist Worship is the most comprehensive history of worship among John Wesley's various American spiritual descendents that has ever been written. It will be a foundational book for anyone who wishes to understand how American Methodists have worshipped."-Sacramental Life"This groundbreaking study will help to reshape the way that we think about early American Methodist worship and how it connects to more recent trends."-- The Journal of Religion"Karen Westerfield Tucker's exhaustive examination of the history of American Methodist worship may indeed launch a new genre in liturgical historiography: denominational liturgical histories. The genius of this contribution is its comprehensiveness in examining for the first time the worship life of an American ecclesiological tradition."--Doxology
This book investigates the historical development and evolution of worship practices within American Methodist traditions. Karen B. Westerfield Tucker, a scholar of liturgical history, utilizes extensive archival research and primary source analysis to trace how John Wesley's original liturgical frameworks were adapted, modified, and transformed by his American descendants. The text argues that understanding these specific denominational shifts is critical to comprehending the broader landscape of American religious practice.
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Scholars and reviewers recognize this work as a foundational text for understanding denominational liturgical history. Experts frequently highlight the exhaustive nature of the research and the clarity with which the author connects early traditions to modern religious trends.
Page Count:
359
Publication Date:
2011-01-01
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0190454202
ISBN-13:
9780190454203
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