Laurence W. Wood

The Meaning of Pentecost in Early Methodism (eBook, PDF)

Rediscovering John Fletcher as John Wesley's Vindicator and Designated Successor

• Format: PDF

Produktbeschreibung

John Fletcher's theology of Pentecost is generally unknown today, and this book is the first comprehensive treatise on this subject. His writings were in large part responsible for shaping the theology of early American Methodism, especially his treatise on Christian Perfection, which highlighted a theology of Pentecostal sanctification. Wood recounts the decisive influence Fletcher had on early Methodism, and shows that his writings were able to "control the opinions of the largest and most effective body of evangelical clergymen of the earth." Fletcher's views on the Holy Spirit were also relevant in the ecumenical movement, specifically with reference to the World Council of Churches Commission on Faith and Order held in Lima, Peru, in 1982. This group recommended the introduction of a liturgy of the Spirit in Christian baptism. For students and scholars or general readers interested in Methodist history and theology. Also a resource for pastors-helpful in developing a theology of Pentecost that will preach in a relevant way in the contemporary world.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Bloomsbury eBooks US
• Seitenzahl: 1
• Erscheinungstermin: 23. September 2002
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9798881854096
• Artikelnr.: 74834702

Autorenporträt

Laurence W. Wood is Frank Paul Morris Professor of Systematic Theology, Asbury Theological Seminary, Wilmore, KY and Editor of The Asbury Theological Journal. He has published numerous articles and two books on the subject of theology.

Inhaltsangabe

Chapter 1 ABBREVIATIONS Chapter 2 FOREWORD Chapter 3 PREFACE Chapter 4
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS Chapter 5 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING JOHN FLETCHER AND THE
FORGOTTEN, LATER WESLEY Chapter 6 CHAPTER 2: REDISCOVERING PENTECOST IN
EARLY METHODISM Chapter 7 CHAPTER 3: MISUNDERSTANDING AND RECONCILIATION
OVER THE MEANING OF PENTECOST Chapter 8 CHAPTER 4: TENSIONS OVER FLETCHER'S
INTERPRETATION OF WESLEY Chapter 9 CHAPTER 5: WESLEY'S AUTHORIZED
INTERPRETER AND DESIGNATED SUCCESSOR Chapter 10 CHAPTER 6: THE THEOLOGIAN
OF METHODISM Chapter 11 CHAPTER 7: THE DOCTRINE OF DISPENSATIONS Chapter 12
CHAPTER 8: AN ECCLESIASTICAL DILEMMA AND PENTECOSTAL SOLUTION Chapter 13
CHAPTER 9: THE PENTECOSTAL WESLEY AND HIS LATER SERMONS Chapter 14 CHAPTER
10: THE ARMINIAN MAGAZINE AND PENTECOSTAL PERFECTION Chapter 15 CHAPTER 11:
THE PENTECOSTALISM OF MARY (BOSANQUET) FLETCHER Chapter 16 CHAPTER 12: SOME
EARLY METHODIST PREACHERS AND THE MOTIF OF PENTECOST Chapter 17 CHAPTER 13:
FLETCHER'S LEGACY IN AMERICAN METHODISM Chapter 18 CHAPTER 14: FLETCH