Reasonable Enthusiast

H. D. Rack

ISBN 10: 0716205521 / ISBN 13: 9780716205524

Published by Epworth Press, GB, 2013

About this Item

This biography sets Wesley and his movement against the background of his time, so that we can see the political, social and religious influences on growing Methodism. Full attention is paid to contemporary figures: not only Charles Wesley and George Whitefield but also the Moravians and others whose movements influenced Methodism, both positively and negatively. John Wesley himself emerges as a truly human figure, with many weaknesses, not least where women are concerned; and we are left to wonder that his work created a movement which has lasted for more than 250 years. This new and updated edition incorporates an expanded and revised introduction which takes account of new developments in the field, while the original bibliography and supplement of the second edition have also been updated. A new preface is included, while in the main text of the book it is indicated where new work has filled gaps in the original coverage.

Seller Inventory # LU-9780716205524

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Reasonable Enthusiast
• Publisher: Epworth Press, GB
• Publication Date: 2013
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0716205521
• ISBN 13: 9780716205524
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition: 3rd Edition
• Condition: New
• Weight: 33 grams

About this title

Synopsis

on growing Methodism.Full attention is paid to contemporary figures: not only Charles Wesley and George Whitefield but also the Moravians and others whose movements influenced Methodism, both positively and negatively. John Wesley himself emerges as a truly human figure, with many weaknesses, not least where women are concerned; and we are left to wonder that his work created a movement which has lasted for more than 250 years. This new and updated edition incorporates an expanded and revised introduction which takes account of new developments in the field, while the original bibliography and supplement of the second edition have also been updated. A new preface is included, while in the main text of the book it is indicated where new work has filled gaps in the original coverage.

About the Author

Henry D Rack is Bishop Fraser Senior Lecturer in Ecclesiastical History Emeritus in the University of Manchester.