The Journal And Letters Of Francis Asbury (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781258044503)

The Journal and Letters of Francis Asbury is a compilation of personal writings by one of the most influential figures in early American Methodism. Francis Asbury, who served as the first bishop of the Methodist Episcopal Church in America, kept a detailed journal of his travels and experiences throughout his ministry. This book includes entries from that journal, as well as letters written by Asbury to his colleagues and friends.The journal entries cover a wide range of topics, including Asbury's travels throughout the United States, his interactions with Native American tribes, and his efforts to spread the Methodist faith to new communities. Asbury also reflects on his own spiritual journey and the challenges he faced as a leader in a rapidly growing religious movement.The letters included in the book provide additional insight into Asbury's personality and relationships with other prominent figures in early American Methodism, such as John Wesley and Thomas Coke. They also offer a glimpse into the day-to-day life of a Methodist bishop in the late 18th and early 19th centuries.Overall, The Journal and Letters of Francis Asbury is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Methodism in America, as well as the broader history of religion in the United States. Asbury's writings provide a unique perspective on the challenges and triumphs of early American Methodism, and offer a glimpse into the life of a pioneering religious leader.Specimen Pages From The Standard Annotated Edition.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.

Author: Francis Asbury
ISBN-10: 1258044501
ISBN-13: 9781258044503
Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
Language: English
Published: 06/18/2011
Pages: 28
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.48lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.25d