{"product_id":"francis-asbury-bishop-of-the-methodist-episcopal-church-9781025664644","title":"Francis Asbury: Bishop of the Methodist Episcopal Church","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): James Lewis\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Tradd Street Press\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Tradd Street Press\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Religious\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Francis Asbury: Bishop of the Methodist Episcopal Church\" is a comprehensive biography detailing the life and spiritual legacy of one of the most influential figures in American religious history. As the first bishop of the Methodist Episcopal Church in the United States, Francis Asbury's tireless efforts shaped the landscape of early American Methodism. This work explores his profound dedication to the circuit-riding ministry, his leadership during the formative years of the denomination, and his pivotal role in spreading the gospel across the American frontier during the late 18th and early 19th centuries.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe narrative provides an insightful examination of Asbury's character, his theological convictions, and the immense physical and spiritual challenges he faced while traveling thousands of miles on horseback. By chronicling Asbury's journey from his beginnings in England to his status as a legendary figure in the Second Great Awakening, this book serves as an essential resource for those interested in church history, the development of Methodism, and the religious evolution of the United States. It offers a vivid portrait of a man whose life was synonymous with the expansion of the Christian faith in a young nation, highlighting both his organizational genius and his unwavering commitment to his calling.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tradd Street Press","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":47967473926295,"sku":"9781025664644","price":3060.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9781025664644.webp?v=1782914506","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/francis-asbury-bishop-of-the-methodist-episcopal-church-9781025664644","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}