The Doctrines and Discipline of the African Methodist Episcopal Church

The Doctrines and Discipline of the African Methodist Episcopal Church

Author: African Methodist Episcopal Church

Publisher: UNC Press Books

Published: 2017-05-01

Total Pages: 135

ISBN-13: 1469633264

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Published in 1817, The Doctrines and Discipline of the African Methodist Episcopal Church was the first definitive guide to the history, beliefs, teachings, and practices of the African Methodist Episcopal Church. Beginning with a brief history, the book moves into a presentation of the "Articles of Religion," including the Trinity, the Word of God, Resurrection, the Holy Spirit, scripture, original sin and free will, justification, works, the church, purgatory, the sacraments, baptism, the Lord's Supper, marriage, church ceremonies, and government. Immediately following the articles is an extended four-part catechism that more fully explicates the meanings and implications of the doctrinal statements. A DOCSOUTH BOOK. This collaboration between UNC Press and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Library brings classic works from the digital library of Documenting the American South back into print. DocSouth Books uses the latest digital technologies to make these works available in paperback and e-book formats. Each book contains a short summary and is otherwise unaltered from the original publication. DocSouth Books provide affordable and easily accessible editions to a new generation of scholars, students, and general readers.


Polity, Practice, and the Mission of The United Methodist Church

Polity, Practice, and the Mission of The United Methodist Church

Author: Thomas E. Frank

Publisher: Abingdon Press

Published: 2006-04-01

Total Pages: 364

ISBN-13: 1426763573

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"Commissioned by the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry for use in United Methodist doctrine/polity/history courses." This in-depth analysis of the connection between United Methodist polity and theology addresses ways in which historical developments have shaped--and continue to shape--the organization of the church.This revised edition incorporates the actions of The United Methodist General Conference, 2004. The book discusses continuing reforms of the church's plan for baptism and church membership, as well as the emergence of deacon's orders and other changes to ordained ministry procedures. The text is now cross-referenced to the Book of Discipline, 2004, including the revised order of disciplinary chapters and paragraph numbering. Denominational statistics are updated, along with references to recent works on The United Methodist Church and American religious life.


Freedom's Prophet

Freedom's Prophet

Author: Richard S. Newman

Publisher: NYU Press

Published: 2008-03

Total Pages: 374

ISBN-13: 0814758266

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Through exhaustive research and graceful writing, Newman shows all the sides of Richard Allen: activist, institution-builder of the AME church, theologian and writer, and pulpit politician.


The African Methodist Episcopal Church

The African Methodist Episcopal Church

Author: Dennis C. Dickerson

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2020-01-09

Total Pages: 615

ISBN-13: 0521191521

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Explores the emergence of African Methodism within the black Atlantic and how it struggled to sustain its liberationist identity.