Catalogue of Works in Refutation of Methodism: a detailed index of anti‑Methodist writings
This volume compiles hundreds of titles from the 18th and 19th centuries that argued against Methodism, offering readers a window into the era’s religious debates. Edited by H. C. Decanver, it serves as a bibliographic resource for researchers and readers curious about the controversy surrounding the rise of Methodism.
The book frames its scope clearly: it lists works by opponents of Methodism, notes debates with Methodist writers, and explains the collection’s purpose as a guide for ecclesiastical history. It also explains how copies were preserved and where key items can be found in libraries.
What you will find inside:
- A catalog of anti‑Methodist works, including political pamphlets and religious treatises
- Commentary on the challenges of compiling a complete bibliography
- Notes on where duplicates and rare copies are held
- Context about the historical debates between Methodists and their critics
Ideal for readers of religious history, 18th‑century literature, and bibliographic scholarship who want to understand the public conversation about Methodism in its early years.