About the Author

David Hempton is University Professor at Boston University, where he directs the university’s program in the History of Christianity. His previous books include Methodism and Politics in British Society, 1750–1850, which won the Whitfield Prize of the Royal Historical Society; Religion and Political Culture in Britain and Ireland; and The Religion of the People: Methodism and Popular Religion, c.1750–1900.

Reviews

"Always readable and with a crisp turn of phrase... an admirable introduction to this extraordinary subject." Ferdinand Mount, Times Literary Supplement "This impressive book is one of the best - and certainly one of the most lively - books on Methodism to emerge in years." John Walsh, Oxford University "a sparkling, landmark study whose timely international approach lifts Methodist history to a new and exiciting level." Richard Carwardine, Rhodes Professor of American History, Oxford University "This is an extraordinary book. It is jammed full of scintillating interpretations; it is beautifully written; and it conveys tremendous insight in a short compass. It will be recognized immediately as the classic work on the rise of Methodism." Mark Noll, Wheaton College "Clear, concise, original and formidably learned." Eugen Weber, The Key Reporter "Brilliantly provocative... A masterful account." Grant Wacker, Christian Century"