Description
A visually striking piece of vintage United Methodist history, Inquiry: A Search for Faith was published in 1970 as a confirmation resource specifically intended for senior high youth and adults.
Produced through the official Joint Committee on Confirmation Resources of The United Methodist Church, the book states that it was prepared by direction of the General Conference and references the 1968 Book of Discipline. Copyright is held by Abingdon Press, with the book printed and bound in Nashville by The Parthenon Press.
The contents offer an excellent snapshot of American mainline Protestant religious education at the beginning of the 1970s. Rather than functioning simply as a traditional catechism, Inquiry approaches Christian faith through discussion, biblical interpretation, personal commitment, community and contemporary life.
Notable features include:
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Copyright © 1970 by Abingdon Press
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Official United Methodist confirmation curriculum for senior high youth and adults
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Joint Committee on Confirmation Resources of The United Methodist Church
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References the 1968 Book of Discipline
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ISBN 0-687-09397-X
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Three-hole-punched format for convenient reference or binder use
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Bold period abstract wraparound cover artwork and modernist typography
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Contemporary cultural and literary material credited in the book includes Thomas Merton, Pete Seeger and George Harrison
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Interesting sections addressing biblical inspiration, interpretation, metaphor and the relationship between Scripture and contemporary life
The colorful wraparound cover remains particularly attractive and gives the book considerable visual appeal as an example of late-1960s/early-1970s religious graphic design.
Condition shows normal vintage use, including cover and edge wear, rubbing/scuffing and some corner wear and creasing. The book remains an appealing and highly displayable example of this distinctive United Methodist educational publication.
An excellent addition to a collection focused on United Methodist history, American Christianity, religious education, church ephemera or 1970s graphic design.
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