Methodism & Slavery, 1860 Doctrines & Discipline of Methodist Episcopal Church

Description: [Methodist Episcopal Church.] The Doctrines and Discipline of the Methodist Episcopal Church. New York: Carlton & Porter, 1860. Preface authored by: Thomas A. Morris, Edmund S. Janes, Levi Scott, Matthew Simpson, Osmon C. Baker, Edward R. Ames. Published on the eve of the Civil War, while the Methodist Episcopal Church was torn by disagreements on the morality of slavery, this edition states, "We declare that we are as much as ever convinced of the great evil of slavery" and "seek its extirpation by all lawful and Christian means." (p. 266). Additionally, there is a very interesting chapter on "Printing and Circulating of Books, Tracts, and Periodicals" (pp. 217-229). Bound in tan/brown cloth, blind stamped with decorative embellishments. 278 pp; xxiii appendixes; 8 pp Course of Study; 10 pp publisher's advertising; measures 5-1/4 by x 3-1/2 inches. This book will be carefully packed and shipped with insurance. Please see the pictures for detail. ***** ***** Shipping: I ship daily Monday through Friday and sometimes on Saturdays. If I have received your order by 11:30 am, most days your package will go to the post office the same day. Packaging: I pack carefully with attention to preventing damage during transit. Returns: Of course! I post numerous photographs so that you can be sure of what you are buying. I do not use stock photographs: the images you see are of the actual item for sale. Please refer to the pictures, and contact me if you have questions! I want you to be happy with your purchase and I care about providing you with good service. Please also visit Maine Books & Things for out-of-print, rare, and unusual books as well as interesting vintage items!

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