John & Charles Wesley (eBook, ePUB)

Selections from Their Writings and Hymns-Annotated & Explained
Kommentar: Chilcote

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

John and Charles Wesley provide a vision of God that beckons to anyone interested in a spiritual life.

John Wesley (1703-1791), Anglican priest, theologian and church reformer, and his brother Charles Wesley (1707-1788), one of the greatest hymn writers of all time, co-founded Methodism, a major movement of Christian renewal. Their vision of Christian discipleship included important spiritual practices that fueled the revival of the eighteenth-century Church of England. Their holistic theology/spirituality affords guidance for the contemporary spiritual seeker who yearns for greater meaning and purpose in life.

This unique presentation of the writings of these two inspiring brothers brings together some of the most essential material from their large corpus of work. While John articulated his vision of Christianity through many sermons, journals and theological treatises, Charles expressed his theology in lyrical form through some nine thousand hymns and devotional poems.

These excerpts from Charles and John Wesley, with probing facing-page commentary, will provide insight not only into the renewal of dynamic and vital Christianity, but into the struggles and concerns of all who seek to be faithful participants in God's vision of love in every age.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Turner Publishing Company
• Seitenzahl: 288
• Erscheinungstermin: 22. September 2011
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781594733864
• Artikelnr.: 50003887

Autorenporträt

Paul Wesley Chilcote, PhD, is academic dean and professor of historical theology and Wesleyan studies at Ashland Theological Seminary in Ohio. He enjoys a special relationship with Mt. Angel Abbey in Oregon as a Benedictine Oblate and is the author of many books, including Early Methodist Spirituality; Recapturing the Wesley's Vision: An Introduction to the Faith of John and Charles Wesley and John & Charles Wesley: Selections from Their Writings and Hymns-Annotated & Explained (SkyLight Paths). Paul Wesley Chilcote is available to speak on the following topics: * Wesleyan Theology & Spirituality * Best Spiritual Practices * Making Disciples in the Wesleyan Tradition * Charles Wesley's Lyrical Theology * Women's Ministry Justified Click here to contact the author.

Inhaltsangabe

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