The stated goal of this book is to hold up as a model of behavior the piety and faith of Susanna Wesley, wife of the well-known preacher, Samuel Wesley. Throughout her life in the seventeenth century, Wesley had a strong influence over those she directly affected and also through the teachings and beliefs she passed on to her children, particularly Charles, the founder of Methodism, and John, a prolific writer of hymns. Nadia May is a no-nonsense narrator, just as Wesley was a no-nonsense woman. She imparts a sense of respect for the character and example of Wesley. Maintaining a steady and deliberative pace throughout, May gives spirit to the correspondence sprinkled throughout the book with no pause for the formality of its language. J.E.M. © AudioFile 2003, Portland, Maine
In a period of twenty-one years, Susanna Wesley (1669-1742) bore nineteen children. Ten survived infancy. Two grew up to be influential church leaders whose legacies live on almost three centuries later.
This is the story of one of Church history's most revered women, the godly mother of John and Charles Wesley. This biography recounts the story of a woman who used her strong leadership and faith to raise well educated and spiritually disciplined children. Her unwavering devotion to God and family in the face of grief, poverty, and a sometimes difficult marriage is a tremendous inspiration. Adam Clarke wrote of her, “I have been acquainted with many pious females...Susanna Wesley has excelled them all.”
In a period of twenty-one years, Susanna Wesley (1669-1742) bore nineteen children. Ten survived infancy. Two grew up to be influential church leaders whose legacies live on almost three centuries later.
This is the story of one of Church history's most revered women, the godly mother of John and Charles Wesley. This biography recounts the story of a woman who used her strong leadership and faith to raise well educated and spiritually disciplined children. Her unwavering devotion to God and family in the face of grief, poverty, and a sometimes difficult marriage is a tremendous inspiration. Adam Clarke wrote of her, “I have been acquainted with many pious females...Susanna Wesley has excelled them all.”
Susanna Wesley
Susanna Wesley
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Product Details
| BN ID: | 2940169893830 |
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| Publisher: | Blackstone Audio, Inc. |
| Publication date: | 01/01/2007 |
| Series: | The Men and Women of Faith |
| Edition description: | Unabridged |
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