Wesley as a Pastoral Theologian (Studies in Evangelical History and Thought) - Softcover

McEwan, David B

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1842276212 ISBN 13: 9781842276211

Publisher: Paternoster (Print on Demand), 2011

Synopsis

During the last 40 years a considerable amount of scholarly attention has been given to John Wesley's way of doing theology. There is extensive debate within Wesleyan circles (particularly in North America) regarding the conception and utility of his theological method, usually identified as the Wesleyan quadrilateral (Scripture, reason, tradition and experience). Many claim it is a unique and fruitful model, with invaluable application for the church today.

In this book, Wesley's theological methodology is uncovered from the perspective of his holistic vision of the God-human relationship being centred in love and defined by the qualities of trust and passion, rather than an intellectual comprehension of propositional truths about God.

Accordingly, pastoral theology is much more important than academic, systematic theology for Christian experience and spiritual formation. In Wesley's theological method Scripture, reason, community ethos and Christian experience are utilised in an interconnected dynamic network, energised by the presence of the Holy Spirit. God is clearly the sole theological authority and the elements of the system are the means he uses for communication with his people.

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About the Author

David B. McEwan is Academic Dean and Lecturer in Theology at Nazarene Theological College, Brisbane, Australia.

Edition details

• Publisher: Paternoster (Print on Demand)
• Publication date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1842276212
• ISBN 13: 9781842276211
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 284