Francis Asbury: The Prophet Of The Long Road

by Ezra Squier Tipple

Book Overview

""Francis Asbury: The Prophet Of The Long Road"" is a biography of Francis Asbury, a prominent figure in early American Methodism. Written by Ezra Squier Tipple, the book chronicles Asbury's life from his birth in England in 1745 to his death in Virginia in 1816. Asbury was a key figure in spreading Methodism throughout the United States, traveling thousands of miles on horseback to preach to frontier communities. The book explores Asbury's role in the development of American Methodism, his relationships with other prominent figures such as John Wesley and Thomas Coke, and his impact on American religious history. Through extensive research and analysis, Tipple provides a comprehensive portrait of Asbury's life, ministry, and legacy. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of American religion, Methodism, or the life of Francis Asbury.""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: 1428650938
• ISBN13: 9781428650930
• Release Date: July 2006
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 372 Pages
• Weight: 1.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"