| Author |
Asbury, Herbert, 1891-1963 |
| LoC No. |
26017134
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| Title |
Up from Methodism
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| Original Publication |
New York: Albert A. Knopf, Inc., 1926.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 61.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Gísli Valgeirsson, David E. Brown, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
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| Summary |
"Up from Methodism" by Herbert Asbury is a historical account written in the early 20th century." This book explores the author's personal familial and cultural heritage steeped in Methodist traditions, particularly in small-town America. Asbury reflects on the complexities of growing up in a religious family that grappled with strict moral codes, contrasting emotional experiences, and the expectations tied to his family legacy. "The opening of the book introduces readers to Herbert Asbury's lineage and childhood experiences in a devout Methodist family." He recounts stories of his ancestors' deep roots in the church, highlighting relatives who were prominent figures in Methodism, such as his great-great-uncle, the first Bishop of the Methodist Church in America. The narrative presents a vivid picture of his family dynamics, the sometimes oppressive atmosphere of religious expectations, and the quirky local customs related to worship and Sabbath observance. Asbury's childhood is characterized by the tensions between his family's prodigious religious fervor and his burgeoning individuality, leading to a profound yet comical reflection on faith, morality, and the search for personal identity within a deeply entrenched religious culture. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
BX: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: Churches, Church movements
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| Subject |
Asbury, Herbert, 1891-1963 -- Childhood and youth
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| Subject |
Methodists -- Missouri -- Farmington -- Biography
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| Subject |
Methodist Church -- Controversial literature
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| Subject |
Farmington (Mo.) -- Biography
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
73085 |
| Release Date |
Mar 2, 2024 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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