Methodism is an evangelical denomination within Christianity. Methodists encourage people to reject extravagant and luxurious lifestyles and instead embrace simple living, prayer, fasting, charity, and missionary work. In the 1800s, many Methodists perceive missionary work as the effort to save lost souls, and they tend to center their lives around this goal.
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Methodism Term Timeline in Kingdom of Matthias
The timeline below shows where the term Methodism appears in Kingdom of Matthias. The colored dots and icons indicate which themes are associated with that appearance.
Chapter 2: Robert Matthews
Around this time, Matthews stumbles across an African Methodist church. His Calvinist faith is strongly anti-racist, and he’s used to participating in multiracial congregations,...
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Chapter 3: The Kingdom
...Van Wagenen moves to New York, she finds work as a servant and joins a Methodist church. She’s drawn to Methodist ideas that celebrate love and equality between all people. She...
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