Isbn: 9781331573388 - the methodist church property case (classic reprint) (3 resultados)

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Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the fascinating controversy surrounding the Book Concern, a fund accumulated by the Methodist denomination through the sales of religious literature and the contributions of its traveling preachers. The fund was initially used to supplement the salaries of preachers and provide for their families in times of need, but its substantial growth led to a heated debate within the Church. The controversy stemmed from the abolitionist movement, which gained traction within the Northern and Western conferences of the Methodist Church. A disagreement arose over the issue of slavery, with the Baltimore Conference suspending a preacher who owned slaves. This incident sparked a larger debate about the compatibility of slavery with the Church's values. The General Conference of 1844 became a turning point, as delegates from Southern conferences expressed their concerns about the anti-slavery stance and requested a division of the Church. The General Conference passed a resolution allowing the Southern conferences to form an independent body if they deemed it necessary. Subsequently, a convention of Southern delegates in 1845 established the Methodist Episcopal Church, South. The division led to a dispute over the distribution of the Book Concern's assets, with the Southern Church claiming a portion based on the contributions of its members. This book meticulously examines the legal and theological arguments presented by both sides of the controversy, shedding light on the complex interplay between religious principles, social justice, and institutional governance. It offers a comprehensive analysis of the events leading up to the division and the subsequent legal battle, providing valuable insights into the evolution of the Methodist Church and the broader historical context of slavery in the United States. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…