Wesley for Armchair Theologians, William J. Abraham
Wesley for Armchair Theologians, William J. Abraham
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Wesley for Armchair Theologians

Author: William J. Abraham

Narrator: William J. Abraham

Unabridged: 4 hr 30 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 06/01/2006


Synopsis

Written by experts but designed for the novice, the Armchair series provides accurate, concise, and witty overviews of some of the most profound moments and theologians in Christian history. Wesley for Armchair Theologians is a guide into one of the most prominent theologians of all time, the founder of Methodism.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Jim on March 15, 2012

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

Goodreads review by Nathan on August 31, 2021

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

Goodreads review by Jonathan on June 18, 2018

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

Goodreads review by Rob on May 21, 2018

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

Goodreads review by Joshua on August 19, 2024

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