Wesleyan Quadrilateral: Scripture, Tradition, Reason and Experience As a Model of Evangelical Theology

Thorsen, Donald A. D.

ISBN 10: 0310753414 / ISBN 13: 9780310753414

Published by Zondervan / Francis Asbury Press, 1990

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Wesleyan Quadrilateral: Scripture, Tradition, Reason and Experience As a Model of Evangelical Theology
• Publisher: Zondervan / Francis Asbury Press
• Publication Date: 1990
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0310753414
• ISBN 13: 9780310753414
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition: 1st Edition.
• Condition: Very Good
• Book Type: Book
• Seller catalogs:
  • Religion

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Synopsis

In this important study, Thorsen assesses John Wesley's use of sources for theology. Although Scripture was his highest source, Thorsen shows how Wesley made use of other sources as well.

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The authority of Scripture has been a subject of continuing, intense debate among Christians for many years. In the Wesleyan tradition this debate has focused on the socalled quadrilateral--a term that refers to the four elements John Wesley viewed as the basis for theological method: Scripture, tradition, reason, and experience. Both evangelicals and liberals invoke the quadrilateral in defense of their view, thus bringing confusion to the debate.

This book seeks to dispel confusion and enlighten discussion by showing that Wesley always affirmed the primacy of Scripture and saw the other three elements as necessary and complementary in order to interpret, illuminate, and apply scriptural truth to life.