Catholic Spirit: Wesley, Whitefield, and the Quest for Evangelical Unity in Eighteenth-Century British Methodism

by James L. Schwenk

Overview

The relationship between John Wesley and George Whitefield has often been viewed as suffering from irreconcilable theological differences. Catholic Spirit: Wesley, Whitefield, and the Quest for Evangelical Unity in Eighteenth-Century British Methodism focuses on the key themes upon which both men agreed. It stresses the commonalties between the two leaders of British Methodism and illustrates the great lengths both went to in order to further the revival of the Christian religion in England and North America.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780810858374
Publisher:	Bloomsbury Academic
Publication date:	01/10/2008
Series:	Pietist and Wesleyan Studies , #26
Pages:	158
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.37(d)

About the Author

James L. Schwenk is professor of church history and Dean of Dech Chapel at Evangelical Theological Seminary, Myerstown, PA.

Table of Contents

Part 1 Foreword
Part 2 Editor's Preface
Part 3 Acknowledgments
Chapter 4 1. Catholic Spirit in a Time of Change
Chapter 5 2. Catholic Spirit: The Quest for Common Ground
Chapter 6 3. The Quest for Common Ground Outside Methodism
Chapter 7 4. The Quest for Common Ground Within Methodism
Part 8 List of Sources
Part 9 Index
Part 10 About the Author

Editorial Reviews

In Catholic Spirit, James L. Schwenk provides a thoughtful and accessible reevaluation of the relationship between the two leading lights of eighteenth century British Methodism, John Wesley and George Whitefield…. This brief work offers some valuable insights for those interested in this significant period of early Methodism…. His account illuminates one example of a recurring theme in evangelical history that requires further analysis, perhaps using approaches from sociology and psychology: the tendency for a strong commitment to the notion of unity to be accompanied by extremely bitter divisions.

Wesley and Methodist Studies

Very well researched.... Researchers of Methodism, the Church of England in this period, and of the two preachers will find this volume to be valuable.

American Reference Books Annual

Very well researched.... Researchers of Methodism, the Church of England in this period, and of the two preachers will find this volume to be valuable.--American Reference Books Annual

In Catholic Spirit, James L. Schwenk provides a thoughtful and accessible reevaluation of the relationship between the two leading lights of eighteenth century British Methodism, John Wesley and George Whitefield.... This brief work offers some valuable insights for those interested in this significant period of early Methodism.... His account illuminates one example of a recurring theme in evangelical history that requires further analysis, perhaps using approaches from sociology and psychology: the tendency for a strong commitment to the notion of unity to be accompanied by extremely bitter divisions.--Wesley and Methodist Studies

From the Publisher

Very well researched.... Researchers of Methodism, the Church of England in this period, and of the two preachers will find this volume to be valuable.

American Reference Books Annual (ARBA)