Discover the roots of Methodism and how a student-filled world shaped a spiritual movement.
This edition surveys the origins, key figures, and early practices that gave Methodism its lasting character. It traces the role of Oxford’s "Holy Club," the influence of Susanna Wesley, and the ways disciplined study, catechetical instruction, and youth training helped form a living tradition. Read about Sunday schools, the Epworth League, and the enduring belief in education as a path to faith, holiness, and service.
- Learn how early students and tutors turned Bible study, prayer, and practical works into a powerful movement.
- See how youth programs and Sunday schools became cornerstones of Methodism in both Europe and America.
- Explore the idea that core Methodist principles—personal faith, community discipline, and active mercy—shape the church today.
- Understand how education, mission, and disciplined nurture were carried forward across generations.
Ideal for readers of religious history and those curious about how a revival evolved into a global movement, with emphasis on practical faith in daily life.