Methodism in Australia
A History
Hilary M Carey editor Glen O'Brien editor
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd
Published:12th Feb '18
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Methodism has played a major role in all areas of public life in Australia but has been particularly significant for its influence on education, social welfare, missions to Aboriginal people and the Pacific Islands and the role of women. 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.
‘The book fills a deep gap in the history of Australian religion and daily life.’
Geoffrey Blainey, Emeritus Professor of History, Melbourne University, Australia
‘This is an excellent read.’
Irish Methodist Newsletter
‘Methodism in Australia is a landmark volume, and a welcome addition. It provides an authoritative overview, delivered in short, tightly worked and accessibly written chapters. The book is the product of intensive, thorough preparation and research, and it shows.’
Geoffrey Troughton, Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand, in Australian Historical Studies, 47:2
"Concise and crisp, the chapters of this book make a strong case for the significance of the Methodist tradition in Australia. The significance is primarily explained in terms of social impact, and an excellent case is made for the deep impact of Methodism on nineteenth and early twentieth-century Australian life and the differences among the nation s different states. One might .not ordi.narily think ofAusb·alians as influenced by religion but this stereotype is effectively challenged in this book. " - Peter Lineham, Massey University
ISBN: 9781138549111
Dimensions: unknown
Weight: 453g
328 pages