The History of Methodism in Canada: With an Account of the Rise and Progress of the Work of God Among the Canadian Indian Tribes, and Occasional ... Affairs of the Province (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

George Frederick Playter

 
9781397249685: The History of Methodism in Canada: With an Account of the Rise and Progress of the Work of God Among the Canadian Indian Tribes, and Occasional ... Affairs of the Province (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

Discover how Methodism grew in Canada—from its early roots to a widespread church presence across Upper Canada and beyond.

This history traces the rise and progress of the Methodist movement in the country, highlighting key missions, settlements, and the people who carried the faith forward in the face of frontier life, war, and changing government ties.

Through narrative chapters and a detailed contents outline, the book surveys how Methodism expanded among settlers, Indigenous communities, and new towns, including the formation of circuits, districts, and eventually a Canadian conference. It also situates the story against broader historical events and the evolving relationship between church and state in early Canada.

  • Profiles major preachers, circuits, and settlements across Upper Canada and the Bay of Quinte.
  • Describes the work among Indigenous peoples and the growth of the Missionary Society.
  • Offers a chronological view of milestones in Canadian Methodism and its global connections.
  • Provides context for how religious life shaped and reflected provincial life in the early 19th century.

Ideal for readers of Canadian religious history, Methodism, and the broader story of early North American missions.

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