'Heart Religion' in the Methodist Tradition and Related Movements

by Richard B. Steele, Don E. Saliers (Foreword by)

Overview

This resource displays the variety of ways in which the Wesleys' concept of 'the religion of the heart' (that is, the affective dimension of Christian faith) has been understood and embodied in the Methodist tradition. The author then offers some practical suggestions on how a livelier piety, a more deeply felt faith, can be fostered in local congregations, without leading into anti-intellectualism, fanatical emotionalism or maudlin sentimentality. This part approaches theology, worship, preaching, pastoral care, and educational ministry.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780810840577
Publisher:	Bloomsbury Academic
Publication date:	07/17/2001
Series:	Pietist and Wesleyan Studies , #12
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	376
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.94(d)

About the Author

Richard B. Steele is an ordained United Methodist minister, who presently serves as Professor of Moral and Historical Theology and Chair of the Department of Theology in the Seattle Pacific University School of Theology, Seattle, WA.

Editorial Reviews

These 11 essays trace the development of religions of the heart, especially in the United States. They trace the historical, social, and cultural dimensions of the German Pietists, the African-American tradition, the Holiness movement, and the experiences of women in American Methodism. They also consider the state of heart religions today, centering the discussion on issues like preaching, education, the passions, faith and grace, and orthopathy. Contributors include ministers, philosophers, theologians, and behavioral scientists.

Reference and Research Book News - 2001

This is a welcome and thorough study of Wesley's 'religion of the heart'...

Proceedings Of The Wesley Historical Society

There is much good meat here...I commend this book to readers who want to explore the heart of our tradition springing up in very varied styles in the "Many Methodisms," especially in the black and very divergent feminist forms. This is a well-produced set of essays...

Methodist Recorder

These 11 essays trace the development of religions of the heart, especially in the United States. They trace the historical, social, and cultural dimensions of the German Pietists, the African-American tradition, the Holiness movement, and the experiences of women in American Methodism. They also consider the state of heart religions today, centering the discussion on issues like preaching, education, the passions, faith and grace, and orthopathy. Contributors include ministers, philosophers, theologians, and behavioral scientists.

From the Publisher

These 11 essays trace the development of religions of the heart, especially in the United States. They trace the historical, social, and cultural dimensions of the German Pietists, the African-American tradition, the Holiness movement, and the experiences of women in American Methodism. They also consider the state of heart religions today, centering the discussion on issues like preaching, education, the passions, faith and grace, and orthopathy. Contributors include ministers, philosophers, theologians, and behavioral scientists. 2001

Reference and Research Book News

These 11 essays trace the development of religions of the heart, especially in the United States. They trace the historical, social, and cultural dimensions of the German Pietists, the African-American tradition, the Holiness movement, and the experiences of women in American Methodism. They also consider the state of heart religion today, centering the discussion on issues like preaching, education, the passions, faith and grace, and orthopathy. Contributors include ministers, philosophers, theologians, and behavioral scientists. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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