Wesleyan Quadrilateral: Scripture, Tradition, Reason and Experience As a Model of Evangelical Theology - Softcover

Thorsen, Donald A. D.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0310753414 ISBN 13: 9780310753414

Publisher: Francis Asbury Pr, 1990

Synopsis

In this important study, Thorsen assesses John Wesley's use of sources for theology. Although Scripture was his highest source, Thorsen shows how Wesley made use of other sources as well.

About this title

From the Back Cover

The authority of Scripture has been a subject of continuing, intense debate among Christians for many years. In the Wesleyan tradition this debate has focused on the socalled quadrilateral--a term that refers to the four elements John Wesley viewed as the basis for theological method: Scripture, tradition, reason, and experience. Both evangelicals and liberals invoke the quadrilateral in defense of their view, thus bringing confusion to the debate.

This book seeks to dispel confusion and enlighten discussion by showing that Wesley always affirmed the primacy of Scripture and saw the other three elements as necessary and complementary in order to interpret, illuminate, and apply scriptural truth to life.

About the Author

Donald A. D. Thorsen is assistant professor of theology in the graduate school of theology at Azusa Pacific University in California. He holds degrees from Stanford University, Asbury and Princeton Seminaries, and Drew University (Ph.D.).

Edition details

• Publisher: Francis Asbury Pr
• Publication date: 1990
• ISBN 10: 0310753414
• ISBN 13: 9780310753414
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 333