For the first time in history, this timely landmark volume brings together contributions from the leading scholars working on the life and work of Charles Wesley. Published in time for the 2007 tercentenary of Charles Wesley's birth, this volume celebrates the continuing importance of Charles Wesley as one of the major figures of 18th century Christian history, one of the most prominent hymn writers of the English speaking world and one of the founders of the worldwide Methodist movement. The contributors include: Jeremy Gregory, Geoffrey Wainwright, Henry Rack, Paul Chilcote, Anna Lawrence and Susan White.

About the Author
Kenneth Newport is Assistant Vice-Chancellor (Research and Academic Development) and Professor of Christian Thought at Liverpool Hope University and one of the presidents of the Charles Wesley Society. Ted A. Campbell is the President of Garrett Evangelical Seminary in Evanston, Illinois.

Reviews
In one sens this is a book to nurture the soul of country dwellers. In another sense this is a book to re-inspire confidence in the potential of the teaching ministry of the rural church when the ministry of preaching is placed in capable lay hands. Leslie Francis, University of Wales, Bangor, RURAL THEOLOGY, Vol.3 Part 1, 2005, Issue 64.



Book Information
ISBN 9780716206071
Author Kenneth G. C. Newport
Format Paperback
Page Count 500
Imprint Epworth Press
Publisher Epworth Press