The Rise of the Church of the Nazarene has been written to tell the story of the founders, pioneers, and promoters of the various holiness groups that united to compose the Church of the Nazarene. These early leaders struggled, under providential direction, against the opposers both within and without the denomination who withstood the preaching, profession, and promotion of the New Testament teaching on holiness or entire sanctification. It is a story of great dedication and preseverance.' - M.E. Redford
