Paul Chilcote has given us an excellent look at the vision that the Wesley's had when they began to preach in the 18th century.

He has been able to recover the both/and in the theologies of John and Charles Wesley. In other words, there are many places in which Wesley keeps differing concepts in tension, but holds them together. This tension or both/and is what makes Wesley unique and so deep as a theologian who has a lot to say about our theological thinking today.

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I might not have chosen to read this myself, but it was required for a seminar I am in. However, I found it to be very interesting and a quick read.

As someone who has grown up in the Wesleyan tradition, this book was not earth-shattering. Pretty much everything about the theology of John and Charles Wesley was familiar to me. But it is valuable to see an analysis that makes use of the Wesleys' writing. Both John's sermons and letters and Charles' hymns were quoted extensively. That, f More...

Not really an introduction to Wesleyan faith, as it presumes too much prior knowledge, but it is good at illustrating the characteristic both/and nature of Methodist thought, right across the board of theology and practice. Some of it perhaps wouldn't stand up under closer inspection, but it is still a useful personal or group study for those wanting to think a bit further about Methodist faith and practice.

Amazing!!! the doctrine where you cannot separate faith from works, social love from Godly love, spirit from the word. the idea t is not either or but both and!

This was a great book and a must read for anyone who wants to know more about Wesleyan Christianity.