The Oxford Handbook of Methodist Studies
With the decision to provide of a scholarly edition of the Works of John Wesley in the 1950s, Methodist Studies emerged as a fresh academic venture. Building on the foundation laid by Frank Baker, Albert Outler, and other pioneers of the discipline, this handbook provides an overview of the best current scholarship in the field. The forty-two included essays are representative of the voices of a new generation of international scholars, summarising and expanding on topical research, and considering where their work may lead Methodist Studies in the future.

Thematically ordered, the handbook provides new insights into the founders, history, structures, and theology of Methodism, and into ongoing developments in the practice and experience of the contemporary movement. Key themes explored include worship forms, mission, ecumenism, and engagement with contemporary ethical and political debate.
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The Oxford Handbook of Methodist Studies
With the decision to provide of a scholarly edition of the Works of John Wesley in the 1950s, Methodist Studies emerged as a fresh academic venture. Building on the foundation laid by Frank Baker, Albert Outler, and other pioneers of the discipline, this handbook provides an overview of the best current scholarship in the field. The forty-two included essays are representative of the voices of a new generation of international scholars, summarising and expanding on topical research, and considering where their work may lead Methodist Studies in the future.

Thematically ordered, the handbook provides new insights into the founders, history, structures, and theology of Methodism, and into ongoing developments in the practice and experience of the contemporary movement. Key themes explored include worship forms, mission, ecumenism, and engagement with contemporary ethical and political debate.
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The Oxford Handbook of Methodist Studies

The Oxford Handbook of Methodist Studies

The Oxford Handbook of Methodist Studies

The Oxford Handbook of Methodist Studies

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With the decision to provide of a scholarly edition of the Works of John Wesley in the 1950s, Methodist Studies emerged as a fresh academic venture. Building on the foundation laid by Frank Baker, Albert Outler, and other pioneers of the discipline, this handbook provides an overview of the best current scholarship in the field. The forty-two included essays are representative of the voices of a new generation of international scholars, summarising and expanding on topical research, and considering where their work may lead Methodist Studies in the future.

Thematically ordered, the handbook provides new insights into the founders, history, structures, and theology of Methodism, and into ongoing developments in the practice and experience of the contemporary movement. Key themes explored include worship forms, mission, ecumenism, and engagement with contemporary ethical and political debate.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780199696116
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Publication date: 11/15/2011
Series: Oxford Handbooks
Edition description: New Edition
Pages: 780
Product dimensions: 6.70(w) x 9.70(h) x 1.80(d)

Table of Contents

Preface, William J. Abraham and James E. KirbyI: History of Methodism1. The Eighteenth Century Context, Richard Heitzenrater2. Founding Brothers, John and Charles Wesley, John H. Wigger3. Francis Asbury and American Methodism, John H. Wigger4. The People Called Methodists, Transitions In Britain and North America, David Hempton5. Methodism in the Nineteenth and Twentieth Century, Manfred Marquardt6. Evangelical United Brethren Church, J. Steven O'Malley7. African-American Methodism, Will Gravely8. Methodism in Latin America, Pablo R. Andinach9. British Methodism and Evangelicalism, Martin Wellings10. Methodism and Pentecostalism, Donald Dayton11. Methodism in World Christianity, Lamin SannehII: Ecclesia Forms and Structures12. Christian Conferencing and Connectionalism, Russell Richey13. Episcopacy, Scriptural and Apostolic, James E. Kirby14. Discipline, Thomas Edward Frank15. Ministry and Itinerancy, Dennis Campbell16. Means of Grace and Forms of Piety, Ted CampbellIII: Worship, Sacraments, Liturgy, Hymnody, Music, Preaching17. Mainstream Liturgical Developments, Karen Westerfield Tucker18. Liturgical Revolutions, Lester Ruth19. Music and Hymnody, Swee Hong Lim20. Sacraments, Geoffrey Wainwright21. Preaching, Gennifer Benjamin BrooksIV:Spiritual Experiences, Evangelism, Mission, Ecumenism22. Experience of God, Tom Albin23. The Quest for Holiness, Elaine Heath24. The Journey in Evangelism, Philip Meadows25. Traditions and Transitions in Mission, Dana Robert, Douglas D. Tzan26. Methodism and the Future of Ecumenism, David M. Chapman27. Methodism and the Challenge of Orthodoxy in Russia, Sergei NikolaevV: Theology28. Scripture and Revelation, Sarah Heaner Lancaster29. Trinity, Elmer M. Colyer30. Original Sin, Barry Bryant31. Grace, Marjorie Suchocki32. Christology, Jason Vickers33. Pneumatology, D. Lyle Dabney34. Christian Perfection, the Grand iDepositum/i, William J. Abraham35. Assurance, Kenneth J. Collins36. Predestination, Jerry L. WallsVI: Ethics and Politics37. Theological Ethics, Stanley Hauerwas and Steven Long38. Moral Theology, Robin Lovin39. Methodism and Feminism, Jane Craske40. Methodism and Race, Harold Recinos41. Methodism and Politics in Africa, Simeon Ilesanmi42. Methodism and Culture, David Bebbington
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