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portada The life and times of the Rev. Samuel Wesley; Rector of Epworth and father of the Revs. John and Charles Wesley, the founders of the Methodists
Type
Physical Book
Publisher
Author
Language
English
Pages
432
Format
Paperback
Dimensions
22.9 x 15.2 x 2.4 cm
ISBN13
9789373058696

The life and times of the Rev. Samuel Wesley; Rector of Epworth and father of the Revs. John and Charles Wesley, the founders of the Methodists

Tyerman, L. (Author) · Alpha Edition · Paperback

The life and times of the Rev. Samuel Wesley; Rector of Epworth and father of the Revs. John and Charles Wesley, the founders of the Methodists - Tyerman, L.

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Synopsis "The life and times of the Rev. Samuel Wesley; Rector of Epworth and father of the Revs. John and Charles Wesley, the founders of the Methodists"

Beneath the flickering candlelight of Epworth rectory, a turbulent England shaped a family whose legacy would ignite a spiritual revolution. Here, amid the echoes of the English Civil War and the shifting sands of the Church of England clergy, unfolds the remarkable biography of Samuel Wesley-a poet, priest, and father to the founders of the Methodist movement. This narrative does not merely recount the life of a single man; it reveals the intertwined destinies of a family whose faith and resilience forged the origins of the Methodist Church. With vivid detail, the text captures the daily struggles and triumphs of life in rural Lincolnshire, the intellectual ferment of early eighteenth-century England, and the profound impact of Samuel's convictions on his sons, whose names-John and Charles-would become synonymous with the rise of Methodism. This restored work, out of print for decades and now republished by Alpha Editions, offers both casual readers and serious collectors a rare window into the world that shaped the Methodist movement's history. The book explores the complexities of Samuel Wesley's poetic ambitions, his challenges as rector, and the broader context that gave rise to the Methodist Church founders. It illuminates the often-overlooked influence of the Epworth rectory and the lasting imprint of its inhabitants on the spiritual landscape of Britain and beyond. The narrative's careful attention to the Methodist movement origins, the life of John Wesley and Charles Wesley, and the cultural upheavals of the time, ensures its enduring relevance for anyone fascinated by religious history or the evolution of church leadership. Painstakingly restored for today's and future generations, this edition is not just a reprint - it's a collector's item and a cultural treasure. Its pages invite readers to rediscover a pivotal chapter in British religious life, where personal conviction and historical forces converged to change the course of faith forever.

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