Issue 69 : The Wesleys: Founders of Methodism
Originally published in 2001
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Table of Contents
Interesting and unusual facts about John and Charles Wesley.
Elesha Coffman
From the Editor
Elesha Coffman
Like many siblings, John and Charles Wesley often clashed— and the Methodist movement profited.
Richard P. Heitzenrater
What went wrong?
Kenneth O. Brown
John Wesley's parents, especially his mother, profoundly influenced his character and career.
Charles Wallace, Jr.
John Wesley's parents, especially his mother, profoundly influenced his character and career.
Charles Wallace, Jr.
From the way Oxford scorned the Holy Club, you would think the Wesleys had created a monster.
Elesha Coffman
When the Wesley brothers agreed to help each other find wives, they never guessed their deal would lead to disaster.
Janine Petry
The Christian History Timeline
Though Methodism thrived on big crowds, its survival depended on the discipline of small groups.
Charles Edward White
The evolution of John Wesley's most contentious doctrine.
Randy L. Maddox
John and Charles disagreed on the measure of holiness a Christian might expect on earth, but both longed for it. From Christian Perfection (Sermon 40)
John Wesley
John and Charles disagreed on the measure of holiness a Christian might expect on earth, but both longed for it. From Christian Perfection (Sermon 40)
Charles Wesley
No Protestant leader in the eighteenth century made better use of print media than John Wesley.
Charles Yrigoyen, Jr.
These early converts supported, strengthened, and spread the Methodist movement—whether John Wesley agreed with them or not.
Charles W. Christian
The Methodist pursuit of holiness has, over 200 years, branched off in some startling directions. A conversation with Tom Oden.
Tom Oden
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