The Cambridge Companion to John Wesley

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.

Introduction
Wesley's Context
The long eighteenth century
Wesley's Life
Wesley's life and ministry
Wesley in context
Wesley's Work
Wesley as revivalist / renewal leader
Wesley as preacher
Wesley as biblical interpreter
Wesley as diarist and correspondent
Wesley as editor and publisher
Wesley's engagement with the natural sciences
Wesley as adviser on health and healing
Wesley's theological emphases
Wesley's emphases on ethics
Wesley's emphases on worship and the means of grace
Wesley's Legacy
Spread of Wesleyan Methodism
The holiness/pentecostal/charismatic extension of the Wesleyan tradition
The African-American wing of the Wesleyan tradition
Current debates over Wesley's legacy among his progeny
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The Cambridge Companion to John Wesley

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