John Wesley (1703-1791) is the chief architect and source of
inspiration to the teaching commonly referred to as Christian
perfection. Among his many publications, the book that best
summarizes his teachings on holiness is A Plain Account of
Christian Perfection, as believed and taught by the Reverend Mr.
John Wesley, from the year 1725 to the year 1777. For many years
this timeless classic has been reproduced in various formats. Now,
for the first time, John Wesley's 'A Plain Account of Christian
Perfection' is being offered in a definitive Annotated Edition by
Mark K. Olson. This edition is volume one in a projected three
volume series. The Annotated Edition offers the following: The
entire text has been divided into chapters and verses for detailed
study and cross-referencing. The introduction examines in detail
when and why Wesley wrote A Plain Account. The verse by verse
commentary discusses the history and background behind the text,
offering unsurpassed explanation of Wesley's doctrine of perfect
love. Five end notes address Wesley's early doctrinal development,
the impact of Aldersgate on his perfection doctrine, many
testimonies of attaining perfection, and other relevant material
from early Methodism. Over 150 quotations from Wesley's sermons,
writings, and letters offer unlimited clarification to his views on
perfection. The insights of many Wesley scholars are included:
Albert Outler, Randy Maddox, Kenneth Collins, William Greathouse,
Thomas Oden, Harold Lindstrom, Stephen Gunter, H. Ray Dunning,
Theodore Runyon, plus many others. A timeline details every event
in Wesley's lifetime corresponding to A Plain Account. Several
exhaustive indexes are included: scripture, annotation, subject,
author, Wesley quotations, and two synonym indexes from Wesley's
Journal and A Plain Account. The Essential Reading Section further
empowers the study of Wesley's theology of perfection. Included
are: o Twenty key sermons, along with their dates and locations in
Wesley's Works (both the Jackson and Bicentennial editions). o
Wesley's most important writings on perfection, listing their date
and location in his Works. o 250 letters relevant to his theology
of perfection. The index includes their date and location in
Wesley's Works, with a brief description of their contents. Two
additional volumes are planned in the series. John Wesley's
Theology of Perfection will offer specialized studies for those
wanting to dig deeper into Wesley's theology of perfection. The
third volume, John Wesley's Doctrine of Christian Perfection, will
present in systematic format every facet of Wesley's views on
perfection. The projected release for both volumes is 2006 and
2007. Together, these three volumes will present one of the most
thorough and exhaustive studies ever done on Wesley's most beloved,
yet, most controversial doctrine.
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