02652cam a22003613u 4500 73085 UtSlPG 20260610134706.0 m cr n 260607r20241926utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 26017134 UtSlPG en iso639-1 BX Asbury, Herbert, 1891-1963 Up from Methodism Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2024 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2024-03-02 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) "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.) Originally published: New York: Albert A. Knopf, Inc., 1926 Asbury, Herbert, 1891-1963 -- Childhood and youth Methodists -- Missouri -- Farmington -- Biography Methodist Church -- Controversial literature Farmington (Mo.) -- Biography https://archive.org/details/upfrommethodism0000asbu/page/n7/mode/2up https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/73085 113810 113810