The Meaning of Pentecost in Early Methodism: Rediscovering John Fletcher as John Wesley's Vindicator and Designated Successor (Volume 15) (Pietist and Wesleyan Studies, 15) - Softcover

Wood, Laurence W.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0810845253 ISBN 13: 9780810845251

Publisher: Scarecrow Press, 2002

Synopsis

Wood recounts the decisive influence Fletcher had on early Methodism, and shows that his writings were able to 'control the opinions of the largest and most effective body of evangelical clergymen of the earth.'

About this title

About the Author:

Laurence W. Wood is Frank Paul Morris Professor of Systematic Theology, Asbury Theological Seminary, Wilmore, KY and Editor of The Asbury Theological Journal. He has published numerous articles and two books on the subject of theology.

Review:

This book is a bombshell....a refreshing piece of work written with verve and restrained passion. It highlights fundamental issues that can no longer be set aside or ignored. (Dr. William J. Abraham, Perkins School of Theology, Southern Methodist University)

Professor Wood deserves high praise for putting the record straight in his excellent historical analysis. His analysis is intellectually clear and satisfying. His superb historical research is convincing. (Dr. Walter J. Hollenweger, Professor Emeritus of the University of Birmingham (United Kingdom))

Larry Wood's pioneer Fletcher research marks a milestone in Wesley Studies...Wood presents strong proof that Wesley not only did not distance himself from Fletcher's theology [of Spirit baptism], but rather put his imprimatur upon it, published it, and even preached it. This volume hopefully will lead to a much more informed discussion of Wesleyan theology and a more balanced assessment of how comfortable or uncomfortable Wesley might be with our contemporary Wesleyan expressions of preaching and living biblical holiness. (Dr. Melvin E. Dieter, Professor Emeritus of Church History and Historical Theology, Asbury Theological Seminary)

This book offers a well documented revisionist approach to Methodist studies, examining the career and influence of John Fletcher as related to the later career of John (and Charles) Wesley and other influential early Methodist preachers. (Dr. Ted Campbell, President of Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary)

About this edition

• Publisher: Scarecrow Press
• Publication date: 2002
• ISBN 10: 0810845253
• ISBN 13: 9780810845251
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 424