The Council of Bishops in Historical Perspective: Celebrating 75 Years of the Life and Leadership of the Council of Bishops

by William B. Oden

Publisher:

Abingdon Press

, 2014

Overview

Behind the scenes with the Council of Bishops

Two authors who have served as a United Methodist bishop (William B. Oden) and as General Secretary of the General Commission on Archives and History (Robert J. Williams) collaborate on a history of the Council. They set the context for the development of what became the Council of Bishops in 1939 and recount the evolution of that body in recognition of its 75th anniversary. Includes photographs, a complete listing of all bishops of The United Methodist Church and predecessor bodies, the names of Council officers and bishops who delivered the Episcopal Address at General Conference, and an index.

Key Features

The first history of the Council of Bishops. Commemorative of the 75th anniversary. Written by the former general secretary of Archives & History and a bishop who is an authority on the history of the Council. Commemorative of the 75th anniversary Complete listing of all bishops. Go-to volume for information about the Council.

Better understanding how the Council of Bishops performs its duties. Keepsake of United Methodist History.

Product Details

• Title : The Council of Bishops in Historical Perspective: Celebrating 75 Years of the Life and Leadership of the Council of Bishops
• Author: Oden, William B.
• Publisher: Abingdon Press
• Publication Date: 2014
• ISBN: 9781501801013