{"product_id":"john-charles-wesley-selections-from-their-writings-and-hymns-annotated-explained-hardcover","title":"John \u0026 Charles Wesley: Selections from Their Writings and Hymns--Annotated \u0026 Explained - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003ePaul W. Chilcote\u003c\/b\u003e (Commentaries by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJohn and Charles Wesley provide a vision of God that beckons to anyone interested in a spiritual life.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJohn Wesley (1703-1791), Anglican priest, theologian and church reformer, and his brother Charles Wesley (1707-1788), one of the greatest hymn writers of all time, cofounded Methodism, a major movement of Christian renewal. Their vision of Christian discipleship included important spiritual practices that fueled the revival of the eighteenth-century Church of England. Their holistic theology\/spirituality affords guidance for the contemporary spiritual seeker who yearns for greater meaning and purpose in life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis unique presentation of the writings of these two inspiring brothers brings together some of the most essential material from their large corpus of work. While John articulated his vision of Christianity through many sermons, journals and theological treatises, Charles expressed his theology in lyrical form through some nine thousand hymns and devotional poems.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese excerpts from Charles and John Wesley, with probing facing-page commentary, will provide insight not only into the renewal of dynamic and vital Christianity, but into the struggles and concerns of all who seek to be faithful participants in God's vision of love in every age.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePaul Wesley Chilcote, PhD\u003c\/strong\u003e, is academic dean and professor of historical theology and Wesleyan studies at Ashland Theological Seminary in Ohio. He enjoys a special relationship with Mt. Angel Abbey in Oregon as a Benedictine Oblate and is the author of many books, including \u003cem\u003eEarly Methodist Spirituality\u003c\/em\u003e;\u003cem\u003e Recapturing the Wesley's Vision: An Introduction to the Faith of John and Charles Wesley\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eJohn \u0026amp; Charles Wesley: Selections from Their Writings and Hymns-Annotated \u0026amp; Explained\u003c\/em\u003e (SkyLight Paths).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePaul Wesley Chilcote is available to speak on the following topics: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWesleyan Theology \u0026amp; Spirituality\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBest Spiritual Practices\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaking Disciples in the Wesleyan Tradition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCharles Wesley's Lyrical Theology\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWomen's Ministry Justified\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eClick here to contact the author. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 288\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.81 x 8.5 x 5.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 01, 2011\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51760223912224,"sku":"9781683361589","price":34.54,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/5dbc8f83054419346c6bb374d8a4fddd.webp?v=1780174908","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/john-charles-wesley-selections-from-their-writings-and-hymns-annotated-explained-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}