The Financing of John Wesley's Methodism C.1740-1800

The dominant activities of the eighteenth century Wesleyan Methodist Connexion, in terms of expenditure, were the support of itinerant preaching, and the construction and maintenance of preaching houses. These were supported by a range of both regular and occasional flows of funds, primarily
from members' contributions, gifts from supporters, various forms of debt finance, and profits from the Book Room. Three other areas of action also had significant financial implications for the movement: education, welfare, and missions. The Financing of John Wesley's Methodism c.1740-1800
describes what these activities cost, and how the money required was raised and managed. Though much of the discussion is informed by financial and other quantitative data, Clive Norris examines a myriad of human struggles, and the conflict experienced by many early Wesleyan Methodists between their
desire to spread the Gospel and the limitations of their personal and collective resources. He describes the struggle between what Methodists saw as the promptings of Holy Spirit and their daily confrontation with reality, not least the financial constraints which they faced.


Author: Clive Norris
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Published: 04/09/2017
Pages: 304
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.35lbs
Size: 9.30h x 5.90w x 0.90d
ISBN: 9780198796411

About the Author

Clive Norris is an Independent Scholar.

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