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This study examines the rise of the holiness movement in Georgia
following the Civil War. Employing a blend of social and
intellectual historical methods, the study pays particular
attention to the shifting cultural conditions occurring in Georgia
and the rest of the Southeast around the turn of the century and
shows how these changes influenced the movement.
The study offers two major theses regarding the
Wesleyan-Holiness movement in the United States. First the Holiness
movement which emerged in the North after 1830 emphasizing the
speedy attainment of human perfectibility failed to attract
receptive audiences in the South due primarily to the cultural
conditions of the region. Southern Christians were deeply affected
by the culture of honor and the frequent violence it spawned.
Moreover, Southerners were reluctant to subscribe to the Northern
formula of Phoebe Palmer's "quick and easy" means to achieve
perfect love when they recognized the ambiguities of the slave
system -- a system most Southerners understood as a necessary
evil.
Second, during the Reconstruction period, at a time when most
Southerners were searching for new beginnings, the Wesleyan
doctrine of immediately acquired "perfect love" began attracting
widespread support in the Southeast. The study examines the
Holiness movement's emergence in Georgia, and demonstrates that
contrary to the views of several historians, a significant number
of Wesleyan Holiness advocates in the New South were not drawn from
the ranks of the dispossessed, but were in fact members of the
region's burgeoning middle class.
The Life of Wesley was one of Southey's most influential and
bestselling works. It was the first biography of John Wesley - the
major figure in the largest religious movement of the eighteenth
century - to be published by anyone beyond the Methodist community.
In addition, it was a major history of the rise of a phenomenon
that Southey and many others saw as a defining sign of contemporary
history - the rise of sectarianism and of religious cults. This
two-volume edition will represent the full text of the 1820
edition. It will include a comprehensive critical apparatus that
will make sense of the major issues posed by the text and how it
contributes to studies of both Southey and Romanticism. The edition
will feature a critical and contextual introduction, which will set
out the origins and composition of the text together with its
publication history, as well as offer a carefully considered view
of the interplay between the Life and other biographies of Wesley
and accounts of Methodism, bringing into view the wide array of
sources and influences Southey drew from. It will also examine the
book's reception history, incorporating material from reviews of
the period and detailing the controversy it caused in the Methodist
community.
The New Beacon Bible Commentary is an engaging, indispensable
reference tool to aid individuals in every walk of life in the
study and meditation of God's Word. Written from the Wesleyan
theological perspective, it offers insight and perceptive
scholarship to help you unlock the deeper truths of Scripture and
garner an awareness of the history, culture, and context attributed
to each book of study. Readable, relevant, and academically
thorough, it offers scholars, pastors, and laity a new standard for
understanding and interpreting the Bible in the 21st century. Each
volume features: COMPLETELY NEW SCHOLARSHIP from notable experts in
the Wesleyan tradition CONVENIENT INTRODUCTORY MATERIAL for each
book of the Bible including information on authorship, date,
history, audience, sociological/cultural issues, purpose, literary
features, theological themes, hermeneutical issues, and more CLEAR
VERSE-BY-VERSE EXPLANATIONS, which offer a contemporary,
Wesleyan-based understanding derived from the passage's original
language COMPREHENSIVE ANNOTATION divided into three sections,
which cover background elements behind the text; verse-by-verse
details and meanings found in the text; and significance,
relevance, intertextuality, and application from the text HELPFUL
SIDEBARS, which provide deeper insight into theological issues,
word meanings, archeological connections, historical relevance,
cultural customs, and more EXPANDED BIBLIOGRAPHY for further study
of historical elements, additional interpretations, and theological
themes
Believe anything you want. The twentieth century has brought with
it a myriad of opinions, philosophies, doctrines and ideologies.
Each one of them important; each one valid. And the world says,
'Believe what you want.' Authors Wes Tracy and Stan Ingersol have
authored Here We Stand to shatter that conclusion. More than ever,
it is important that we know what we believe. Here We Stand is a
comprehensive study of a wide range of beliefs and where Nazarenes
fit into the ideological puzzle. Tracy and Ingersol provide the
most contemporary and complete overview of major religions and
religious beliefs since Why I Am a Nazarene . Nazarenes have the
unique opportunity to reestablish their identity with a new
generation of people. Here We Stand gives a clear view into other
traditions in a language and approach understood by today's pastors
and laymen. Here We Stand contributes to the distinctiveness of
each group without sacrificing the Christian community as a whole.
Pastors, Sunday School teachers and new Christians will find this
unabridged version of the book What Is a Nazarene? an excellent
resource because it lends a knowledgeable, objective voice to
discussions of doctrine, witnessing and spirituality. Here We Stand
provides the historical and theological background needed to
establish identity and ownership among new and life-long Nazarenes.
Kivar.
Around the turn of the 19th century, the Holiness Movement
blossomed in America. Wesleyan-Holiness denominations sprang up all
over the country. In 1907-8, five of these joined together to form
the Church of the Nazarene.The dream that drew the founders
together was a believers church in the Wesleyan tradition. It is
the same dream that guides the Church of the Nazarene today. But
how does that translate into a world where denominational lines don
t seem to matter as much as they used to? How is a Nazarene
different from a Presbyterian, Baptist, or Pentecostal brother or
sister in Christ? What is a Nazarene? answers those questions in
concise, easy-to-understand terms, as it examines the similarities
and differences between the Church of the Nazarene and other
mainline Christian denominations. With refreshing insight and
candor, What is a Nazarene? will acquaint you with the heritage
that birthed a vision that made a dream come true.
Homosexuality, social drinking, and politics . . .Why is it so hard
to talk about these topics and others like them in the church? What
keeps us from having open and honest conversations about complex
and controversial issues? The silence in the pews about these
matters can be deafening. Often members say little, fearing
disagreement and rebuttal, others strongly assert half-truths and
biases. Nothing gets truly discussed, and many, especially the
youth, become discouraged and leave.A Charitable Discourse
insightfully explores why this happens, looking closely at the ways
people avoid and prevent authentic dialog, from labeling and
grandstanding to religious abuse. Seven controversial issues are
discussed with understanding, sincerity, and compassion.
A brief guide for existing and prospective Circuit and Society
Stewards in the Methodist Church of Southern Africa. It gives
background information about the way these ministries have
developed and explains some of the 'how to' of the tasks involved.
Also includes questions for discussion for use in local
congregation training sessions.
Join Adam Hamilton for a six week journey as he travels to England,
following the life of John Wesley and exploring his defining
characteristics of a Wesleyan Christian. Wesley s story is our
story. It defines our faith and it challenges us to rediscover our
spiritual passion.
Everything needed to conduct a six-week study and help youth
ages 13-18 define what the Christian life looks like through the
eyes of a Wesleyan Christian. Can be used with the adult-level
DVD."
The Life of Wesley was one of Southey's most influential and
bestselling works. It was the first biography of John Wesley - the
major figure in the largest religious movement of the eighteenth
century - to be published by anyone beyond the Methodist community.
In addition, it was a major history of the rise of a phenomenon
that Southey and many others saw as a defining sign of contemporary
history - the rise of sectarianism and of religious cults. This
two-volume edition will represent the full text of the 1820
edition. It will also include a comprehensive critical apparatus
that will make sense of the major issues posed by the text and how
it contributes to studies of both Southey and Romanticism. The
edition will feature a critical and contextual introduction, which
will set out the origins and composition of the text together with
its publication history, as well as offer a carefully considered
view of the interplay between the Life and other biographies of
Wesley and accounts of Methodism, bringing into view the wide array
of sources and influences Southey drew from. It will also examine
the book's reception history, incorporating material from reviews
of the period and detailing the controversy it caused in the
Methodist community.
Wesley's message and his faith continue to speak to 21st-century
Christians--calling for a revival of our hearts and souls so that
our world might be changed. Join Adam Hamilton for a six-week
journey as he travels to England, following the life of John Wesley
and exploring his defining characteristics of a Wesleyan Christian.
Wesley's story is our story--it's our heritage, it defines our
faith, and it challenges us to rediscover our spiritual passion.
Is There a Way to Heaven? The great evangelist John Wesley believed
there is, and he developed his theology to help people make the
journey from sin to salvation. In Wesley's "order of salvation,"
God's grace is the keynote from start to finish. The Way to Heaven
is a twentieth-anniversary revision of John Wesley's Message for
Today. Dr. Steve Harper presents Wesley's writings and the ideas of
Wesley scholars in language that is clear and accessible but never
simplistic. Written in the spirit of Wesley, here are "plain words
for plain people." The heart of this book is a thoughtful and
inspiring look at Wesley's theology of grace and its power to
transform. Included are two new chapters. "Vision and Means"
explores Wesley's mission and methods, and "To Serve the Present
Age" considers the impact and relevance of his message today. In
addition, an updated reading list facilitates further study, and
questions at the end of each chapter stimulate personal reflection
and small group discussion. Ideal as a textbook or for personal
study and reflection, this book will advance your knowledge and
piety as you travel "the way to heaven."
This book explores the life and spirituality of John Cennick
(1718-1755) and argues for a new appreciation of the contradictions
and complexities in early evangelicalism. It explores Cennick's
evangelistic work in Ireland, his relationship with Count
Zinzendorf and the creative tension between the Moravian and
Methodist elements of his participation in the eighteenth-century
revivals. The chapters draw on extensive unpublished correspondence
between Cennick and Zinzendorf, as well as Cennick's unique diary
of his first stay in the continental Moravian centres of
Marienborn, Herrnhaag and Lindheim. A maverick personality, John
Cennick is seen at the centre of some of the principal
controversies of the time. The trajectory of his emergence as a
prominent figure in the revivals is remarkable in its intensity and
hybridity and brings into focus a number of themes in the landscape
of early evangelicalism: the eclectic nature of its inspirations,
the religious enthusiasm nurtured in Anglican societies, the
expansion of the pool of preaching talent, the social tensions
unleashed by religious innovations, and the particular nature of
the Moravian contribution during the 1740s and 1750s. Offering a
major re-evaluation of Cennick's spirituality, the book will be of
interest to scholars of evangelical and church history.
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