The Women of Methodism

The Women of Methodism: Memoirs of Its Three Foundresses; Susanna Wesley, The Countess of Huntingdon and Barbara Heck is a book written by Abel Stevens. This book provides a detailed account of the lives and contributions of three important women who were instrumental in the founding and growth of the Methodist movement. The three women featured in this book are Susanna Wesley, the mother of John and Charles Wesley, The Countess of Huntingdon, a wealthy patron and supporter of the Methodist movement, and Barbara Heck, who along with her husband played a key role in bringing Methodism to America. The book delves into the personal lives and experiences of these women, including their upbringing, marriages, and the challenges they faced as they worked to spread the Methodist message. It also explores their unique contributions to the movement, including their roles as preachers, organizers, and advocates for social justice. Overall, The Women of Methodism provides a comprehensive and insightful look into the lives and legacies of three remarkable women who played a vital role in shaping the history of Methodism. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of religion, women’s studies, or the Methodist movement.1879. With sketches of their female associates and successors in the early history of the denomination. Stevens was an American editor, historian and Methodist Episcopal clergyman. He suffered the trials of poverty and hard work in childhood and early on he was converted and joined the Methodist Episcopal Church. He began to preach when a mere youth, and before he was twenty-one years of age was regarded as a prodigy of eloquence. He opened the vein of American Methodistic history, and gave a long series of historical articles, which afterward appeared in the form of books, and, indeed, entered upon the investigations which produced his History of Methodism, one of the ablest and best-known works of its class. He states in the Preface to this volume that his previous historical studies of early Methodism have convinced him that no other modern, perhaps no ancient, section of the Church possessed richer materials for the illustration of female piety and agency in religion than Methodism. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.