Memoirs of the Late Rev. John Wesley, A.M. 3 Volume Set: With a Review of his Life and Writings, and a History of Methodism, from its Commencement in 1729, to the Present Time (Cambridge Library Collection - Religion)

by John Hampson

This three-volume account of the life of John Wesley (1703-91) was published in the year of his death. Written by John Hampson (c.1753-1819), a Church of England clergyman and former Methodist preacher, the work also contains a thorough review of Wesley's writings and a history of Methodism. Hampson's excellent overview of contemporary assessments of the preacher is more balanced than John Whitehead's two-volume Life of the Rev. John Wesley (1793-6), which has also been reissued in this series. Volume 1 explores Wesley's lineage and early life, including his journey to America in 1735 and his conversion in 1738. Volume 2 traces the growth of Methodism in both England and North America, covering Wesley's itinerant preaching and theological differences with his brother Charles. Volume 3 is predominantly concerned with a critique of Methodist theology, activity and mode of preaching.

• ISBN13: 9781108064613
• Publish Date: 3 October 2013
• Publish Status: Active
• Publish Country: GB
• Imprint: Cambridge University Press
• Pages: 710
• Language: English