RT Book T1 The Methodist church in Poland: activity and political conditions, 1945-1989 T2 Routledge Methodist studies A1 Michalak, Ryszard LA English PP Abingdon, Oxon New York, NY PB Routledge YR 2022 UL https://www.ixtheo.de/Record/1761071394 AB "This book explores the development and activity of the Methodist Church in Poland, focusing on the political conditions under which it functioned after 1945. In particular it considers the role of party and state power, and the nature and impact of religious policy towards the Church. The chapters touch on organizational issues, missionary activity, and key figures in the recent history of the Church. Drawing on more than twenty years of research on Polish methodism and the increasing availability of archival material, this volume will be of interest to scholars of religion, politics, and history"-- NO Includes bibliographical references and index CN BX8310.P7 SN 9781032014265 SN 9781032034652 K1 Methodist Church : Poland : History : 20th century K1 Methodist Church : Political activity : Poland : History : 20th century K1 Church and state : Poland : History : 20th century K1 Christianity and politics : Poland : History : 20th century K1 Methodist Church : Political activity : History : 20th century : Poland K1 Church and state : History : 20th century : Poland K1 Christianity and politics : History : 20th century : Poland K1 Methodist Church : History : 20th century : Poland K1 Poland : Church history : 20th century