{"product_id":"the-life-of-the-rev-john-wesley-m-a-some-time-fellow-of-lincoln-college-oxford-paperback-9781108059671","title":"The Life of the Rev. John Wesley, M.A.; Some Time Fellow of Lincoln-College, Oxford (Paperback \/ softback) 9781108059671","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eThe Life of the Rev. John Wesley, M.A.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eSome Time Fellow of Lincoln-College, Oxford\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished amid controversy in 1793–6, this two-volume biography remains an important portrait of Methodism's founders and early history.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eJohn Whitehead (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781108059671, Cambridge University Press\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 6 May 2013\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e530 pages, 1 b\/w illus.\u003cbr\u003e21.6 x 14 x 3 cm, 0.67 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePublished in 1793–6, amid controversy following the death of John Wesley (1703–91), this two-volume work vied with others for status as the most authentic biography of the Methodist leader. Wesley had left his papers to his physician John Whitehead (c.1740–1804) and the ministers Thomas Coke and Henry Moore, but Whitehead monopolised the papers in the preparation of his biography, refusing to allow his fellow executors access - the dispute is mentioned in the prefatory matter to Volume 1. Volume 2 continues the narrative from Wesley's voyage to America in 1735 until his death. It also includes assessments of his character and writings, as well as Whitehead's analysis of the state of Methodism at the time of writing. This remains an important critical appraisal of the movement's early history, offering researchers valuable insights into the contemporary debates over the future and structure of Methodism.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePart II: 3. Mr Wesley's voyage to America\u003cbr\u003e 4. Mr Wesley, from February 1738, till April 1739\u003cbr\u003e Part III: 1. Mr Wesley's labours as an itinerant preacher\u003cbr\u003e 2. Further account of Mr Wesley's labours\u003cbr\u003e 3. Mr Wesley's ministerial labours\u003cbr\u003e 4. Principal circumstances of Mr Wesley's life and labours\u003cbr\u003e 5. The new plan of ordination\u003cbr\u003e 6. Mr Wesley's character and writings, his opinions, and the general character of Methodism\u003cbr\u003e Index.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: British \u0026amp; Irish history [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on British \u0026amp; Irish history\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22British%20\u0026amp;%20Irish%20history%20%5BHBJD1%5D%22\"\u003eHBJD1\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Cambridge University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46266136166680,"sku":"9781108059671","price":42.39,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/products\/9781108059671i_6aca67ce-144e-4dec-a023-873770ca3f13.jpg?v=1696747440","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/the-life-of-the-rev-john-wesley-m-a-some-time-fellow-of-lincoln-college-oxford-paperback-9781108059671","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}