Methodist Episcopal Church in Georgia

"e;Dr. Hammond has here made a contribution which cannot fail to lead to a better understanding and a higher appreciation of the noble men who laid the foundations on which we are now building, and sacrificed for the principles which they held sacred-principles which must guide and inspire us."e; --Frederick T. Keeney, from the IntroductionSpanning the first two hundred years of the Methodist Episcopal Church, this fascinating volume explores the trials and triumphs of the church, with a particular emphasis on its role in Georgia.Part one, "e;A Brief History of the Two Georgia Conferences of the Methodist Episcopal Church,"e; covers topics including religious life in the colony of Georgia, Methodist pioneers in Georgia, and the expansion of state and church. Part two, "e;A Summary of the Causes of Major Methodist Divisions in the United States and of the Problems Confronting Methodist Union,"e; continues with an examination of the reorganization of the church in Georgia, a new generation of Methodist pioneers, and even the church's future.Originally published in 1935, The Methodist Episcopal Church in Georgia today remains a valuable historical reference. It also serves as an interesting account of one man's thoughts on the church's future, which, through the benefit of hindsight, may be checked for their accuracy.