- Paperback: 350 pages
- Publisher: Abingdon Publications (Jan 15 1990)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0687443113
- ISBN-13: 978-0687443116
- Product Dimensions: 22.4 x 16 x 2.5 cm
- Shipping Weight: 476 g
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
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- #30 in Books > Religion & Spirituality > Christianity > Protestantism > Methodist
- #42 in Books > Religion & Spirituality > Christianity > Church History > Protestant
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Must Read!,
By David Grayson (Nashville, TN) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Wesley And The People Called Methodist (Paperback)
Dr. Heitzenrater has written one of the very best books on the life and ministry of John Wesley and the early Methodists. This book is simply a "MUST READ" for any United Methodist or anyone else, for that matter, who is interested in the teachings and ministry of Wesley and his world-shaking Christian reform movement. Few books are must reads ... this is one of them.
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The best single-volume biography of Welsey,
By Michael K. Turner - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Wesley And The People Called Methodist (Paperback)
Heitzenrater's book is the best single-volume work on Wesley. He has, in an accessible prose, documented Wesley's life and the foundations of the Methodist Movement better than anyone before him. It utilizes the sources that are the foundation of the older biographies, such as Wesley's journal. More importantly, however, it effectively utilizes nontraditional sources for understanding his life. He creatively and effectively uses Wesley's theological writings, the writings of contemporaries, and conference minutes to more fully tell Wesley's story.Heitzenrater is the Albert C. Outler Chair of Wesleyan Studies at Duke Divinity School. He is widely recognized as the foremost expert on Wesley's life. He is also the current editor of the Works of Wesley; he has taken that role since Outler's death. 32 of 36 people found the following review helpful
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But Where are the PEOPLE?,
By "gam2saints" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Wesley And The People Called Methodist (Paperback)
This is a superb book by Richard P. Heitzenrater. The narrative moves us through the many seasons of John Wesley's ministry, noting significant events and conflicts along the way. But this is a book that is very much limited to a focus on Wesley. It is as though a spotlight is on our protagonist and everyone else is given only minor occasions for sharing in his light...or being heard in the darkened background.The strongest criticism of this book is that it defies its own title -- there are no PEOPLE called Methodists in this book. For one of the most profound and popular religious movements since the Reformation, it is amazing that Heitzenrater has neglected to include a portrayal of the people themselves. Who were these people? I am not talking about Wesley's aids here. I am talking about the common folk who made up the lion's share of the movement. There is no mention in this book of women's spirituality (in a movement made up of approximately 60 percent women!). There is no discussion of the social factors surrounding the rise of Methodism. So much of the story is missed. Nevertheless! This is an excellent introduction to the topic of Wesley and Methodism...it is only that it could have been so much more. 18 of 19 people found the following review helpful
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Contemporary relevance of traditional Subject,
By Dr Steven Birkenhead AO, PhD - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Wesley And The People Called Methodist (Paperback)
Richard Heitzenrater's book, although at times extremely heavy reading and subject matter sometimes difficult to appreciate at first blush is an excellent example of drawing the "historical" into the same sphere as "contemporary" subjects.This is an excellent book for those seeking to gain a greater and more informed understanding of the sometimes difficult relationship betwen Wesley and the early Methodists - they were not always on the friendliest of terms. A book highly reccomened for those wishing and willing to read a heavy but non-the-less readable book. Congraulations to Richard Heitzenrater. |
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