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With over 75 million currently practicing Methodists worldwide,
this book treats Methodism as a global religious tradition,
examining its rich diversity as well as the core beliefs and
attitudes that all Methodists share. It serves as an introduction
to the patterns of Methodist life, demonstrating how the religion
has developed from British and American roots in different cultural
contexts. In addition to the lasting traditions of John and Charles
Wesley, An Introduction to Methodism reflects the on-going
contribution of Methodism to the ecumenical movement and
inter-religious relations. Its analysis includes abundant resources
encouraging further study. Kenneth Cracknell is Professor of
Theology and Global Studies at Brite Divinity School, Fort Worth,
Texas. He has been a theological teacher in Nigeria, a Methodist
pastor in Britain, and Director of Interfaith Relations for the
British Council of Churches. He has also been a consultant to the
World Council of Churches on interfaith issues since 1979 and has
visited churches in all parts of the world. He is the author of
Toward a New Relationship: Christians and People of Other Faith
(Epworth Press, 1986) and Justice, Courtesy and Love: Theologians
and Missionaries Encountering Other Religions 1846-1914 (Epworth,
1995). Susan J. White is Alberta H. and Harold L. Lunger Professor
of Spiritual Resources and Disciplines at Brite Divinity School,
Fort Worth, Texas. She has been a member of the Church of England
Liturgical Commission, and the Joint Liturgical Group of Great
Britain and Ireland, and consultant for liturgical revision to the
Methodist Faith and Order Committee and the Office of Worship of
the Board of Discipleship of theUnited Methodist Church. She is the
author of Groundwork of Christian Worship (Epworth, 1997) The
Spirit of Worship: The Liturgical Tradition (Orbis Books, 2000) and
A History of Women in Christian Worship (Pilgrim Press, 2003)
With over 75 million currently practicing Methodists worldwide,
this book treats Methodism as a global religious tradition,
examining its rich diversity as well as the core beliefs and
attitudes that all Methodists share. It serves as an introduction
to the patterns of Methodist life, demonstrating how the religion
has developed from British and American roots in different cultural
contexts. In addition to the lasting traditions of John and Charles
Wesley, An Introduction to Methodism reflects the on-going
contribution of Methodism to the ecumenical movement and
inter-religious relations. Its analysis includes abundant resources
encouraging further study. Kenneth Cracknell is Professor of
Theology and Global Studies at Brite Divinity School, Fort Worth,
Texas. He has been a theological teacher in Nigeria, a Methodist
pastor in Britain, and Director of Interfaith Relations for the
British Council of Churches. He has also been a consultant to the
World Council of Churches on interfaith issues since 1979 and has
visited churches in all parts of the world. He is the author of
Toward a New Relationship: Christians and People of Other Faith
(Epworth Press, 1986) and Justice, Courtesy and Love: Theologians
and Missionaries Encountering Other Religions 1846-1914 (Epworth,
1995). Susan J. White is Alberta H. and Harold L. Lunger Professor
of Spiritual Resources and Disciplines at Brite Divinity School,
Fort Worth, Texas. She has been a member of the Church of England
Liturgical Commission, and the Joint Liturgical Group of Great
Britain and Ireland, and consultant for liturgical revision to the
Methodist Faith and Order Committee and the Office of Worship of
the Board of Discipleship of theUnited Methodist Church. She is the
author of Groundwork of Christian Worship (Epworth, 1997) The
Spirit of Worship: The Liturgical Tradition (Orbis Books, 2000) and
A History of Women in Christian Worship (Pilgrim Press, 2003)
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