Methodism and the Shaping of American Culture

In this collected work on the history of Methodism in America, a strong group of scholars seeks to overturn the long-held but erroneous view that the Second Great Awakening was largely a Puritan/Calvinist phenomenon and to assert the importance of Methodist participation. They trace the rise of Methodism from a nascent evangelical movement into the largest religious body and most extensive national organization in this country other than the Federal government.