The Life Of The Rev. John Wesley: Including An Account Of The Great Revival Of Religion In Europe And America, Of Which He Was The First And Chief Instrument (1792)

Coke, Dr; Moore, Henry

ISBN 10: 1163920991 / ISBN 13: 9781163920992

Published by Kessinger Publishing, 2010

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Life Of The Rev. John Wesley: Including An Account Of The Great Revival Of Religion In Europe And America, Of Which He Was The First And Chief Instrument (1792)
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Publication Date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1163920991
• ISBN 13: 9781163920992
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

The Life of the Rev. John Wesley, written by Dr. Coke and published in 1792, is a comprehensive biography of one of the most prominent figures in the history of Christianity. John Wesley was a key figure in the Great Revival of religion in Europe and America, and this book provides an in-depth look at his life and work.The book begins with a detailed account of Wesley's early life, including his upbringing, education, and early experiences as a minister. It then goes on to describe his travels throughout England, Scotland, and Ireland, where he preached and established the Methodist movement.The book also provides a detailed account of Wesley's missionary work in America, where he established numerous churches and played a key role in the Great Awakening. It includes descriptions of his encounters with Native American tribes, as well as his efforts to promote abolitionism and social justice.Throughout the book, Dr. Coke provides insights into Wesley's character, his beliefs, and his impact on the world of religion. He also includes numerous anecdotes and stories that illustrate Wesley's teachings and his influence on his followers.Overall, The Life of the Rev. John Wesley is a fascinating and informative account of one of the most important figures in the history of Christianity. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of religion, the Great Awakening, or the Methodist movement.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

About the Author

Born in Toronto, Alan Wilkinson studied at the Courtauld Institute of Art, and wrote his Ph.D thesis on the drawings of Henry Moore. Dr. Wilkinson's publications include "The Drawings of Henry Moore "(1977), "Gauguin to Moore: Primitivism in Modern Sculpture "(1981), "Henry Moore Remembered "(1987), "Barbara Hepworth: A Retrospective "(coauthor) (1994), and the two-volume catalogue raisonne "The Sculpture of Jacques Lipchitz "(1996 and 2000).