Essays, Reviews, and Discourses (Classic Reprint)

Discover a sharp, readable look at Methodist church government, ordination, and practice. This collection blends history with theological argument to illuminate 18th- and 19th-century debates.

This edition presents essays and discourses that examine how early Methodist leaders shaped church structure, including debates over episcopacy, ordination, and the role of ministers. It also includes a biographical sketch of Daniel Denison Whedon, offering context for his views and the era’s religious discussions. Readers will find careful argument, historical detail, and notes that connect theory to church life.

• Clear explanations of three orders of ministry and how they were understood in Wesleyan tradition
• Analysis of how ordination and episcopacy were defended and contested within the church
• Historical context that links biographical detail to doctrinal debates
• Engaging discussion of church governance, authority, and continuity