Wesley for Armchair Theologians

The author, a distinguished Professor of Wesley Studies at Perkins School of Theology (SMU) says in the preface, “Wesley clearly has a distinctive theology.” It is Abraham’s thesis that this theology is an “intellectual oasis lodged within the traditional faith of the church enshrined in the creeds.......more

Disclaimer: This review is low (two stars = "It was okay") for very subjective reasons--a perspectival mis. It was a very well written book, thoughtful, etc. I just fall I little too far away from the author's implied audience. Rating this book as "ok" is as much a remark on me as a reader as it is......more

A fine overview and introduction to John Wesley's life and thought. Written in an easy to understand way by someone who clearly respects (and in large part agrees with) Wesley but also isn't afraid to boldly disagree with Wesley as well. The cartoons peppered throughout the book were also entertaini......more

Abraham gives a comprehensive, plain-language overview of John Wesley's life and theology -- doctrinal and practical. What emerges is a picture of an effective, tenacious leader and a compassionate pastor who successfully started a reform movement in the Anglican Church. He lifted up the poor by alm......more

I have my quibbles with this book but I have received such a blessing in reading it that I find it hard to give it any less then 5 stars.......more