Memoirs of the Late Rev. John Wesley, A.M. 3 Volume Set
Memoirs of the Late Rev. John Wesley, A.M. 3 Volume Set
£65.99
GBPThis three-volume account of the life of John Wesley (1703–91) was published in the year of his death. Written by John Hampson (c.1753–1819), a Church of England clergyman and former Methodist preacher, the work also contains a thorough review of Wesley's writings and a history of Methodism. Hampson's excellent overview of contemporary assessments of the preacher is more balanced than John Whitehead's two-volume Life of the Rev. John Wesley (1793–6), which has also been reissued in this series. Volume 1 explores Wesley's lineage and early life, including his journey to America in 1735 and his conversion in 1738. Volume 2 traces the growth of Methodism in both England and North America, covering Wesley's itinerant preaching and theological differences with his brother Charles. Volume 3 is predominantly concerned with a critique of Methodist theology, activity and mode of preaching.
Product details
October 2013Multiple copy pack
9781108064613
710 pages
216 × 140 mm
0.92kg
Out of stock in print form with no current plan to reprint
Table of Contents
- Volume 1: Preface
- 1. Miscellaneous articles relative to the family
- 2. Of Samuel Wesley the younger
- 3. Of Charles Wesley, A.M.
- 4. Of John Wesley, A.M.
- 5. Origin of Methodism
- 6. Mission to America
- 7. Arrival in England: conversion and journey to Hernhuth and Marienburn. Volume 2:
- 1. Return to England, and commencement of itinerancy and field-preaching
- 2. Mrs Wesley's death and character. Difference between the brothers on the doctrine of assurance
- 3. Progress of Methodism
- 4. Methodism in North America. Execution of the deed of declaration in 1784
- 5. Consecration of bishops, and ordination of priests for America, by imposition of the hands of Mr Wesley. Volume 3: Advertisement
- 1. Progress of Methodism in America (cont.)
- 2. Observations on the origin and progress of Methodism
- 3. Of the principles of Methodism
- 4. Of the Methodistic discipline
- 5. Reasons for interfering with the clergy. Of preaching extempore, and in the open air
- 6. Of the influence of Methodism
- 7. Controversy between Mr Wesley and others
- 8. Of his writings in general
- 9. A review of his character
- 10. His last sickness and death
- 11. Last will and testament.
