The Origin and History of the Primitive Methodist Church, Vol. 2 (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

H. B. Kendall

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 065635478X ISBN 13: 9780656354788

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Explore the vibrant early history of the Primitive Methodist Church in this volume of Kendall’s project .

This second installment surveys the spread, circuits, and key figures that shaped the movement, from Shrewsbury’s pioneering women to bold mission efforts across towns and villages.

This edition foregrounds the people, places, and practices that carried faith into streets, farms, and new communities. It presents vivid episodes, such as early mission work, the formation of circuits, and the social dynamics that accompanied revival periods. Readers will gain a grounded sense of how local courage and organization built a nationwide network, with portraits and anecdotes that illuminate the era’s character.

• Learn how early missionaries and lay leaders sparked growth in towns like Shrewsbury, Bishops Castle, and Reading.
• See the social and logistical challenges of forming circuits and sustaining mission work.
• Meet notable figures and their contributions, plus the moments that tested and strengthened the movement.
• Understand the interplay between evangelism, education, and community life in the church’s development.

Ideal for readers of church history seeking concrete narratives and biographical vignettes that bring the Primitive Methodist story to life.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 065635478X
• ISBN 13: 9780656354788
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 558