Focus of the Book

Taking account of broader patterns of growth, the focus of this book is Methodism in the British Isles.

Discussion Topics

Hempton discusses why Methodism, the most important religious movement in the English-speaking world in the 18th and 19th centuries, grew when and where it did and what was the nature of the Methodist experience for those who embraced it.

Themes Explored

He also explores the themes of law, politics and gender which lie at the heart of Methodist influence on individuals, communities and social structures.