Historical Atlas of Texas Methodism
By Hardt, William '69 and John Wesley Hardt '65

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A Practical, Comprehensive Guide to Methodism in Texas through the Last Two Centuries The Historical Atlas of Texas Methodism is a superb exposition of how the Methodist faith came to Texas and how that faith shaped and was shaped by historic movements in the Lone State State and nation. Denominations with Methodist roots and addressed inside include: African Methodist Episcopal Church African Methodist Episcopal, Zion Church Christian Methodist Episcopal Church Christian Methodist Episcopal Church Church of the Nazarene Colored Methodist Episcopal Church Congregational Methodist Church Evangelical Association Evangelical Methodist Church Evangelical United Brethren Free Methodist Church Methodist Church Methodist Episcopal Church Methodist Episcopal Church, South Methodist Protestant Church Southern Congregational Methodist Church Southern Methodist Church United Methodist Church United Brethren in Christ Wesleyan Methodist Church The Historical Atlas of Texas Methodism is an excellent reference, containing more than 40 maps and two dozen charts that bring clarity to the relationships between the denominations created by the Methodist Movement. An index with more than 2,000 entries attests to its thoroughness. Its scope extends from missionary visits to immigrants in Spanish Texas to the beginning of the 21st century. The Atlas devotes special attention to Methodism among Spanish, German, and Swedish linguistic minorities and the African-American Methodist denominations.

About the Author
William Carson Hardt retired from a career in the public schools and writing educational materials to concentrate on his interest in Texas Methodist history. He lives in Brenham, Texas. John Wesley Hardt was a member of the Texas Conference of the United Methodist Church until he was elected bishop in 1980. He served the Oklahoma area and in 1988 moved to Dallas. He is Bishop in Residence Emeritus at Perkins School of Theology in Dallas.

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