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Methodism in Australia : A History.

O'Brien, Glen.

Methodism in Australia : A History. - 1st ed. - 1 online resource (329 pages) - Routledge Methodist Studies Series . - Routledge Methodist Studies Series .

Cover -- Contents -- List of Tables -- Notes on Contributors -- Foreword -- Preface -- Abbreviations -- Introduction: Methodism and the Southern World -- Part I: Histories, 1811-1977 -- 1 Methodism in the Australian Colonies, 1811-1855 -- 2 Methodism in New South Wales, 1855-1902 -- 3 Methodism in Victoria and Tasmania, 1855-1902 -- 4 Methodism in South Australia, 1855-1902 -- 5 Queensland Methodism until 1902 -- 6 Methodism in Western Australia, 1829-1977 -- 7 Methodism and Empire -- 8 Methodist Reunion in Australasia -- 9 Methodism and the Crises of Nationhood, 1903-1955 -- 10 Methodism and the Challenge of 'the Sixties' -- Part II: Themes -- 11 Australian Methodist Religious Experience -- 12 Worship and Music in Australian Methodism -- 13 Wesleyan Methodist Missions to Australia and the Pacific -- 14 Australian Methodist Women -- 15 Australian Methodist Scholars -- 16 Australian Methodist Historiography -- 17 The Continuing Methodist Legacy, 1977-2014 -- Conclusion -- Select Bibliography -- Subject Index -- Name Index.

Drawing together a team of historical experts, Methodism in Australia presents a critical introduction to one of the most important religious movements in Australia's settlement history and beyond. Offering ground-breaking regional studies of the development of Methodism, this book considers a broad range of issues including Australian Methodist religious experience, worship and music, Methodist intellectuals and missions to Australia and the Pacific.

9781317097082


Australia-Church history.


Electronic books.

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