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开 本: 16开纸 张: 胶版纸包 装: 平装是否套装: 否国际标准书号ISBN: 9780521714037
A leading figure in the Evangelical Revival in
eighteenth-century England, John Wesley (1703–1791) is the founding
father of Methodism and, by extension, of the Holiness and
Pentecostal movements. This Cambridge Companion offers a general,
comprehensive introduction to Wesley’s life and work, and to his
theological and ecclesiastical legacy. Written from various
disciplinary perspectives, including history, literature, theology,
and religious studies, this volume will be an invaluable aid to
scholars and students, including those encountering the work and
thought of Wesley for the first time.
·A multi-disciplinary, comprehensive introduction to the life,
work and legacy of John Wesley ·The best one-volume introduction to
the founder of the worldwide Methodist movement ·Must-reading for
anyone interested in eighteenth century English religious life, the
Evangelical Revival, or the history of Methodism, the Holiness
movement, and Pentecostalism
Introduction Randy L. Maddox and Jason E. Vickers
Part I. Wesley’s Context: 1. The long eighteenth century Jeremy
Gregory
Part II. Wesley’s Life: 2. Wesley’s life and ministry Kenneth J.
Collins
3. Wesley in context David N. Hempton
Part III. Wesley’s Work: 4. Wesley as revivalist/renewal leader
Charles I. Wallace
5. Wesley as preacher William J. Abraham
6. Wesley as biblical interpreter Robert W. Wall
7. Wesley as diarist and correspondent Ted A. Campbell
8. Wesley as editor and publisher Isabel Rivers
9. Wesley’s engagement with the natural sciences Randy L.
Maddox
10. Wesley as adviser on health and healing Deborah Madden
11. Wesley’s theological emphases Jason E. Vickers
12. Happiness, holiness, and the moral life in John Wesley Rebekah
L. Miles
13. Wesley’s emphases on worship and the means of grace Karen B.
Westerfield Tucker
Part IV. Wesley’s Legacy: 14. Spread of Wesleyan Methodism Kenneth
Cracknell
15. The Holiness/Pentecostal/charismatic extension of the Wesleyan
tradition Randall J. Stephens
16. The African-American wing of the Wesleyan tradition Dennis C.
Dickerson
17. Current debates over Wesley’s legacy among his progeny Sarah H.
Lancaster.
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