Best Selling Books by John Wesley

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Spanning some fifty-five years, John Wesley recorded his daily experiences in studying, teaching, preaching, and traveling throughout England and then America in the eighteenth century. These selections present an engrossing portrait of Wesley during the course of his travels and evangelistic activities, illuminating the preacher''s views and opinions on a host of contemporary matters. Wesley''s eclectic interests and passion for rational analysis also make his journal a rich source for any reader interested in observing the conditions and values of society--particularly those of the lower classes--through the eyes of a well-educated and intelligent gentleman of the time. John Wesley (1703-1791) was an eighteenth-century Anglican clergyman and Christian theologian who was the founder of the Methodist movement. Methodism had three rises, the first at Oxford University with the founding of the so-called "Holy Club," the second while Wesley was parish priest in Savannah, Georgia, and the third in London after Wesley''s return to England. The movement took form from its third rise in the early 1740s when Wesley, along with others, began itinerant field preaching and subsequently founded religious societies for the formation of believers. This was the first widely successful evangelical movement in Britain. Hendrickson Classic Biographies feature enduring stories about real people whose lives have been touched and transformed by God, and who in turn have touched others with God''s love. Each story has been carefully selected, gently edited if necessary, and freshly typeset, making every account--be it ancient or contemporary--a compelling read. Great lives reaching across the ages to touch lives today, encouraging, challenging, and inspiring.

A well thought out treatment of the Old Testament from Genesis to Ruth by one of the most influential Arminian theologians that was caused by the Reformation. This is the second book in a series that encompasses the whole Bible and gives us a look into the thinking of John Wesley and the church that arose around his powerful relationship with God.

A well thought out treatment of the Old Testament from Proverbs to Malachi by one of the most influential Arminian theologians that was caused by the Reformation. This is the fourth book in a series that encompasses the whole Bible and gives us a look into the thinking of John Wesley and the church that arose around his powerful relationship with God.

Thirteen discourses on the Sermon on the Mount confronts readers with Wesley''s understanding of Jesus'' vibrant message: true holiness in Christ, distinguished from merely external religion. Wesley points to kingdom living in its fullness as he describes the character that Christ Himself embodies and offers to freely share with those who follow Him.

John Wesley (1703-1791) is the chief architect and source of inspiration to the teaching commonly referred to as Christian perfection. Among his many publications, the book that best summarizes his teachings on holiness is A Plain Account of Christian Perfection, as believed and taught by the Reverend Mr. John Wesley, from the year 1725 to the year 1777. For many years this timeless classic has been reproduced in various formats. Now, for the first time, John Wesley''s ''A Plain Account of Christian Perfection'' is being offered in a definitive Annotated Edition by Mark K. Olson. This edition is volume one in a projected three volume series. The Annotated Edition offers the following: . The entire text has been divided into chapters and verses for detailed study and cross-referencing. . The introduction examines in detail when and why Wesley wrote A Plain Account. . The verse by verse commentary discusses the history and background behind the text, offering unsurpassed explanation of Wesley''s doctrine of perfect love. . Five end notes address Wesley''s early doctrinal development, the impact of Aldersgate on his perfection doctrine, many testimonies of attaining perfection, and other relevant material from early Methodism. . Over 150 quotations from Wesley''s sermons, writings, and letters offer unlimited clarification to his views on perfection. . The insights of many Wesley scholars are included: Albert Outler, Randy Maddox, Kenneth Collins, William Greathouse, Thomas Oden, Harold Lindstrom, Stephen Gunter, H. Ray Dunning, Theodore Runyon, plus many others. . A timeline details every event in Wesley''s lifetime corresponding to A Plain Account. . Several exhaustive indexes are included: scripture, annotation, subject, author, Wesley quotations, and two synonym indexes from Wesley''s Journal and A Plain Account. . The Essential Reading Section further empowers the study of Wesley''s theology of perfection. Included are: o Twenty key sermons, along with their dates and locations in Wesley''s Works (both the Jackson and Bicentennial editions). . Wesley''s most important writings on perfection, listing their date and location in his Works. . 250 letters relevant to his theology of perfection. The index includes their date and location in Wesley''s Works, with a brief description of their contents. Two additional volumes are planned in the series. John Wesley''s Theology of Perfection will offer specialized studies for those wanting to dig deeper into Wesley''s theology of perfection. The third volume, John Wesley''s Doctrine of Christian Perfection, will present in systematic format every facet of Wesley''s views on perfection. The projected release for both volumes is 2006 and 2007. Together, these three volumes will present one of the most thorough and exhaustive studies ever done on Wesley''s most beloved, yet, most controversial doctrine."

This Is A New Release Of The Original 1754 Edition.

The 18th century was a wealth of knowledge, exploration and rapidly growing technology and expanding record-keeping made possible by advances in the printing press. In its determination to preserve the century of revolution, Gale initiated a revolution of its own: digitization of epic proportions to preserve these invaluable works in the largest archive of its kind. Now for the first time these high-quality digital copies of original 18th century manuscripts are available in print, making them highly accessible to libraries, undergraduate students, and independent scholars. The Age of Enlightenment profoundly enriched religious and philosophical understanding and continues to influence present-day thinking. Works collected here include masterpieces by David Hume, Immanuel Kant, and Jean-Jacques Rousseau, as well as religious sermons and moral debates on the issues of the day, such as the slave trade. The Age of Reason saw conflict between Protestantism and Catholicism transformed into one between faith and logic -- a debate that continues in the twenty-first century. ++++ The below data was compiled from various identification fields in the bibliographic record of this title. This data is provided as an additional tool in helping to insure edition identification: ++++ Bodleian Library (Oxford) N011502 London: printed by G. Paramore. Sold by G. Whitfield; and at the Methodist preaching-houses in town and country, 1794. 96p.; 12°

John Wesley 28 June [O.S. 17 June] 1703 - 2 March 1791) was an English Anglican cleric and theologian who, with his brother Charles and fellow cleric George Whitefield, founded Methodism. Educated at Charterhouse School and Christ Church, Oxford, Wesley was elected a fellow of Lincoln College, Oxford, in 1726 and ordained a priest two years later. He led the "Holy Club," a society formed for the purpose of study and the pursuit of a devout Christian life; it had been founded by his brother Charles, and counted George Whitefield among its members. After an unsuccessful ministry of two years at Savannah in the Georgia Colony, Wesley returned to London and joined a religious society led by Moravian Christians. On 24 May 1738 he experienced what has come to be called his evangelical conversion, when he felt his "heart strangely warmed." He subsequently departed from the Moravians, beginning his own ministry.

The 18th century was a wealth of knowledge, exploration and rapidly growing technology and expanding record-keeping made possible by advances in the printing press. In its determination to preserve the century of revolution, Gale initiated a revolution of its own: digitization of epic proportions to preserve these invaluable works in the largest archive of its kind. Now for the first time these high-quality digital copies of original 18th century manuscripts are available in print, making them highly accessible to libraries, undergraduate students, and independent scholars. The Age of Enlightenment profoundly enriched religious and philosophical understanding and continues to influence present-day thinking. Works collected here include masterpieces by David Hume, Immanuel Kant, and Jean-Jacques Rousseau, as well as religious sermons and moral debates on the issues of the day, such as the slave trade. The Age of Reason saw conflict between Protestantism and Catholicism transformed into one between faith and logic -- a debate that continues in the twenty-first century. ++++ The below data was compiled from various identification fields in the bibliographic record of this title. This data is provided as an additional tool in helping to insure edition identification: ++++ British Library T017804 The sermons are: ''Original sin'', ''The new birth'', ''The wilderness state'', ''Heaviness thro'' manifold temptations'', ''Self-denial'', ''The cure of evil-speaking'', ''The use of money'', ''Advice to the people call''d Methodists, with regard to dress'', ''The duties o Bristol: printed by J. Grabham and W. Pine; and sold at the New-Room; and at the Foundery, London, 1760. 324p.; 12°

The languages spoken by the pre-Columbian tribes of North America were many and diverse. Into the regions occupied by these tribes, travelers, traders, and missionaries have penetrated in advance of civilization, and civilization itself has marched across the continent at a rapid rate. Under these conditions the languages of the various tribes have received much study. Many extensive works have been published, embracing grammars and dictionaries; but a far greater number of minor vocabularies have been collected and very many have been published. In addition to these, the Bible, in whole or in part, and various religious books and school books, have been translated into Indian tongues to be used for purposes of instruction; and newspapers have been published in the Indian languages. Altogether the literature of these languages and that relating to them are of vast extent.

Series of sermons by John Wesley on the Sermon on the Mount.

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