John Wesley: A Biography
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| Rating | : | 4.92 (544 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0802824994 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 208 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-07-30 |
| Language | : | English |
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John Wesley: A Biography & Mockery This is not the type of Christian biography I generally care for. The facts are all there (I hope), but the author's psycho-analytical comments on Wesley's relationships with women and subtle (and often not-so-subtle) mocking of John Wesley's characteristics, beliefs, choices and friends served to undermine the historical narrative rather than to support it. I hesitated in giving this book a 3-star rating, because it is (sadly) the best biography currently available on John Wesley. To that end, if you are primarily interested in his life and the origins of the Methodist church, then you could consider this a John Wesley: A Biography & Mockery Jonathan A Blevins This is not the type of Christian biography I generally care for. The facts are all there (I hope), but the author's psycho-analytical comments on Wesley's relationships with women and subtle (and often not-so-subtle) mocking of John Wesley's characteristics, beliefs, choices and friends served to undermine the historical narrative rather than to support it. I hesitated in giving this book a 3-star rating, because it is (sadly) the best biography currently available on John Wesley. To that end, if you are primarily interested in his life and the origins of the Methodist church, then you could consider this a 4 1/2-star book instead. However, . 1/2-star book instead. However, . Wale Adeniyi said Too much of Tomkins. I wanted a thorough insight into the doctrines and life of the John Wesley, the great English man, and founder of the Methodist Church. I wanted it presented through a very objective pair of lenses. In choosing to read about Wesley, I recognized that history already passed its judgment on him, I sought only to examine the facts on which this judgment is based. In selecting a biography, I pointedly tried to avoid biographies from star struck fans of Wesley who could fall into the temptation of purging their subject of the many human foibles that make extra-ordinary lives attractive to me. I definitely wanted to stay away from those hacks who f. "Wesley A-Z" according to Mary A. Brannon. This book is a must for those who are interested in getting a complete overview of Wesley's life and ministry. I didn't become lost in the author's rhetoric. I especially like the author's use of primary sources, i.e. Wesley's journal.Mary Anne Brannon
Perhaps he just didn't see himself as a leader, in which case it is odd that Methodism was legally a sole proprietorship for most of his life; there were frequent general conferences, but Wesley held the purse strings and organizational reins. His steadfastness against riches stands in stark contrast, however, to his stance about marriage, which vacillated between affirming celibacy and approving conjugality. Of course, his relations with women and his late marriage were fraught with ambivalence and misunderstanding. Ray OlsonCopyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved. Wesley (1703-91) insisted he was loyal to the Church of England yet consented to his followers setting up establishments and engaging in practices that flouted Anglican authority. A fascinating figure, fascinatingly limned. He was no hypocrite, especially about money; he allowed himself only th
Stephen Tomkins has a PhD in Church History from London Bible College.
The volume concludes with an important assessment of Wesley's abiding influence both in his own country and abroad. A compelling portrait of the father of Methodism. Stephen Tomkins chronicles Wesley's family background and early childhood, his school and university career, and his adult life as a religious leader in England. Throughout this engaging portrait, Tomkins pauses to explore a number of key issues in Wesley's increasingly rich religious views, including the renunciation of wealth and the role of women in church life. Superbly crafted, John Wesley will interest those from the Methodist tradition as well as all general readers of church history.. John Wesley is a popular biography of the great figure, which brings his career and ideas alive for a new generation. The life and work of John Wesley (1703-1791) has had an enormous influence on modern Christianity, not least for his role as father of the Methodist church. Written with verve and grounded in thorough research, the book tells the story of Wesley's colorful and dramatic life