Francis Asbury: Founder Of American Methodism And Unofficial Minister Of State

By William Larkin Duren

Book Overview

""Francis Asbury: Founder of American Methodism and Unofficial Minister of State"" is a biography of Francis Asbury, a prominent figure in the history of American Methodism. The book, written by William Larkin Duren, explores Asbury's life and legacy, from his early years in England to his influential role in shaping the Methodist movement in the United States. Asbury is portrayed as a dynamic leader and tireless evangelist, who traveled thousands of miles on horseback to preach and spread the gospel throughout the young nation. The book also delves into Asbury's political involvement, as he worked to promote religious freedom and social justice, and his relationships with other notable figures of his time, such as George Washington and Benjamin Franklin. Overall, ""Francis Asbury"" offers a comprehensive and engaging portrait of a key figure in American religious and political history.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163183210
• ISBN13: 9781163183212
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 312 Pages
• Weight: 0.92 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"