The Routledge Companion to John Wesley

The Routledge Companion to John Wesley offers an insightful exploration of the life and ideas of John Wesley, one of the founders of Methodism. It highlights his influential role in shaping the global Protestant movement and his wide-ranging intellectual interests, covering theology, ethics, history, and more. The companion is written by a team of scholars from various backgrounds, making it a valuable resource for scholars of Methodist Studies, theology, church history, and religious history.

Format: Hardback
Length: 538 pages
Publication date: 15 September 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

The Routledge Companion to John Wesley is a comprehensive exploration of the life and ideas of one of the pivotal figures in Methodism, John Wesley (1703-91). Wesley's enduring influence is particularly prominent within the global Methodist community, comprising approximately eighty million followers worldwide. As a preacher and religious reformer, his tireless efforts resulted in the emergence of a worldwide Protestant movement. However, the breadth of topics addressed in his writings indicates a profound engagement with the intellectual advancements of the North Atlantic, early modern world. His extensive body of work encompasses theology, ethics, history, aesthetics, politics, human rights, health and wellbeing, cosmology, and ecology. This volume contextualizes Wesley within the eighteenth century, examines his multifaceted contributions to thought, and evaluates his ongoing relevance in the present day. Comprising essays by an international team of scholars, drawn from both within the Methodist tradition and beyond, this reference is particularly valuable for scholars specializing in Methodist Studies, theology, church history, and religious history.

Weight: 1190g
Dimension: 246 x 174 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367471675