John & Charles Wesley: Selections from Their Writings and Hymns - Annotated & Explained

Author:   Paul W. Chilcote (Paul W. Chilcote)
Publisher:   Jewish Lights Publishing
Edition:   Annotated edition
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9781594733093


Pages:   288
Publication Date:   13 October 2011
Format:   Paperback
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Author:   Paul W. Chilcote (Paul W. Chilcote)
Publisher:   Jewish Lights Publishing
Imprint:   SkyLight Paths Publishing,US
Edition:   Annotated edition
Dimensions:   Width: 14.00cm , Height: 2.30cm , Length: 21.60cm
Weight:   0.001kg
ISBN:  

9781594733093


ISBN 10:   1594733090
Pages:   288
Publication Date:   13 October 2011
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
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Table of Contents

Preface Introduction A Brief Overview of the Wesleys' Lives The Wesleys' Literary Output Salient Themes in Wesleyan Theology and Spirituality The Wesleyan Legacy PART ONE Autobiographical Portraits: A Preacher of Grace and a Poet of Love John Wesley Charles Wesley PART TWO The Triune God of Grace and Love The True God Trinity Creator Parent of All Good Free Grace for All Universal Redemption Incarnate Love The Work of Christ The Work of the Spirit Pure, Unbounded Love PART THREE The Way of Salvation A Dynamic Relational Process Repentance Faith Holiness PART FOUR A Community of Grace The Character of Community A Holistic Spirituality The Means of Grace A Eucharistic Vision PART FIVE A Compassionate Mission The Church’s Calling An All-Consuming Sacrifice Joyful Service to Others The Golden Rule Solidarity with the Poor Compassionate Action Challenging Injustice Waging Peace Genuine Christianity Boundless Charity Epilogue Abbreviations Suggestions for Further Study Index of Texts

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A welcome and accessible volume for scholars and practitioners of the Wesleyan traditions.... Ably provides a resource that integrates and contextualizes both brothers' work in founding Methodism. Elaine A. Heath, president, Wesleyan Theological Society A much needed contribution to the church.... Brings new life to the works of John and Charles Wesley. Will be a much used resource for pastors and laity for years to come. Steven W. Manskar, director of Wesleyan leadership, General Board of Discipleship of The United Methodist Church The Christian world in general and the Wesleyan world in particular have needed a book like this.... Will be a means of grace for all who read it. Dr. Steve Harper, professor of spiritual formation and Wesley studies, Asbury Theological Seminary Broad illuminating helpful gives a textured, dimensional portrayal of this vibrant pair . A wonderful volume for newcomers and experienced readers alike. Lester Ruth, research professor of Christian worship, Duke Divinity School Provides unique and valuable insight into the essentials of the Methodism. This wonderful resource inspires greater faithfulness in witness, discipleship, and service in the Wesleyan spirit. Dr. Ulrike Schuler, professor of church history, Methodism and ecumenism, Reutlingen School of Theology A spiritual treasure! Here we find the richness and depth of [the Wesleys ] spirituality, and through their words experience the reality of God s love in Jesus Christ. Henry H. Knight III, Donald and Pearl Wright Professor of Wesleyan Studies, Saint Paul School of Theology


"""A welcome and accessible volume for scholars and practitioners of the Wesleyan traditions.... Ably provides a resource that integrates and contextualizes both brothers' work in founding Methodism."" —Elaine A. Heath, president, Wesleyan Theological Society ""A much needed contribution to the church.... Brings new life to the works of John and Charles Wesley. Will be a much used resource for pastors and laity for years to come."" —Steven W. Manskar, director of Wesleyan leadership, General Board of Discipleship of The United Methodist Church “The Christian world in general and the Wesleyan world in particular have needed a book like this.... Will be a means of grace for all who read it.” —Dr. Steve Harper, professor of spiritual formation and Wesley studies, Asbury Theological Seminary “Broad … illuminating … helpful … gives a textured, dimensional portrayal of this vibrant pair…. A wonderful volume for newcomers and experienced readers alike.” —Lester Ruth, research professor of Christian worship, Duke Divinity School “Provides unique and valuable insight into the essentials of the Methodism. This wonderful resource inspires greater faithfulness in witness, discipleship and service in the Wesleyan spirit.” —Dr. Ulrike Schuler, professor of church history, Methodism and ecumenism, Reutlingen School of Theology “A spiritual treasure! Here we find the richness and depth of [the Wesleys'] spirituality, and through their words experience the reality of God’s love in Jesus Christ.” —Henry H. Knight III, Donald and Pearl Wright Professor of Wesleyan Studies, Saint Paul School of Theology"


A welcome and accessible volume for scholars and practitioners of the Wesleyan traditions.... Ably provides a resource that integrates and contextualizes both brothers' work in founding Methodism. Elaine A. Heath, president, Wesleyan Theological Society A much needed contribution to the church.... Brings new life to the works of John and Charles Wesley. Will be a much used resource for pastors and laity for years to come. Steven W. Manskar, director of Wesleyan leadership, General Board of Discipleship of The United Methodist Church The Christian world in general and the Wesleyan world in particular have needed a book like this.... Will be a means of grace for all who read it. Dr. Steve Harper, professor of spiritual formation and Wesley studies, Asbury Theological Seminary Broad illuminating helpful gives a textured, dimensional portrayal of this vibrant pair . A wonderful volume for newcomers and experienced readers alike. Lester Ruth, research professor of Christian worship, Duke Divinity School Provides unique and valuable insight into the essentials of the Methodism. This wonderful resource inspires greater faithfulness in witness, discipleship, and service in the Wesleyan spirit. Dr. Ulrike Schuler, professor of church history, Methodism and ecumenism, Reutlingen School of Theology A spiritual treasure! Here we find the richness and depth of [the Wesleys ] spirituality, and through their words experience the reality of God s love in Jesus Christ. Henry H. Knight III, Donald and Pearl Wright Professor of Wesleyan Studies, Saint Paul School of Theology


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Paul W. Chilcote is professor of historical theology and Wesleyan studies and director of the Center for Applied Wesleyan Studies at Ashland Theological Seminary. He, also, serves as president of The Charles Wesley Society, an international organisation devoted to the preservation and dissemination of the prose and poetic writings of the Anglican priest and highly acclaimed hymn writer.

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