Early Methodists Under Persecution (1916)

Early Methodists Under Persecution is a historical account of the early days of the Methodist movement in England, written by Josiah Henry Barr and first published in 1916. The book describes the persecution that early Methodists faced from both the established church and the general public, as they sought to spread their message of personal salvation and social reform. Barr uses primary sources, including letters and diaries of early Methodist leaders, to provide a detailed and engaging narrative of the challenges faced by the movement in its formative years. The book also explores the role of John Wesley, the founder of Methodism, in shaping the movement and in responding to the persecution faced by his followers. Overall, Early Methodists Under Persecution provides a fascinating insight into the origins of the Methodist movement and the struggles faced by its early adherents.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.