Description
In this insightful exploration, Todd Webb delves into the intricate world of British Wesleyanism and its profound influence on the formation of evangelical culture in nineteenth-century Ontario and Quebec. The narrative unfolds the challenges and triumphs faced by Methodists living as part of the broader British Empire, highlighting their resilient faith and community spirit amid societal change.
Webb artfully illustrates how these early Methodists navigated their identities while forging connections across the Atlantic. The book provides a rich tapestry of personal stories, communal struggles, and religious fervor that shaped the spiritual landscape of the region during this transformative period.
Through engaging prose and thorough research, readers are invited to appreciate the ways in which British Wesleyanism not only impacted local communities but also contributed to the larger narrative of evangelicalism in North America. Webb’s work serves as both a historical account and a reflection on the lasting legacy of faith in shaping cultural identity.
Webb artfully illustrates how these early Methodists navigated their identities while forging connections across the Atlantic. The book provides a rich tapestry of personal stories, communal struggles, and religious fervor that shaped the spiritual landscape of the region during this transformative period.
Through engaging prose and thorough research, readers are invited to appreciate the ways in which British Wesleyanism not only impacted local communities but also contributed to the larger narrative of evangelicalism in North America. Webb’s work serves as both a historical account and a reflection on the lasting legacy of faith in shaping cultural identity.
Book Details
Format
Hardcover
Pages
260 pages
Language
English
Published
Dec 5, 2013
Publisher
McGill-Queen's University Press
ISBN-10
0773542043
ISBN-13
9780773542044