The Impact of the American Revolution on James O'Kelly's Understanding of Ecclesial Governance in the Methodist Episcopal Church

This article examines the egalitarian convictions and doctrines of the Reverend James O'Kelly and how his belief in church autonomy led to one of the earliest schisms in the Methodist Episcopal Church. Although O'Kelly would attempt to frame his conflict with the Methodist Church and Franc...

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Main Author: Eggers, Austin F. (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Wiley-Blackwell 2022
In: Journal of religious history
Year: 2022, Volume: 46, Issue: 1, Pages: 61-81
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B O'Kelly, James 1735-1826 / Asbury, Francis 1745-1816 / Methodist Episcopal Church / Revolutionary War / Schism / Church administration / Democratic principle / History 1774-1826
RelBib Classification:CG Christianity and Politics
CH Christianity and Society
KAH Church history 1648-1913; modern history
KBQ North America
KDD Protestant Church
RB Church office; congregation
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