The Works of John Wesley Volume 18: Journal and Diaries I

by Richard P. Heitzenrater, Richard P. Heitzenrater, W. Reginald Ward

The Introduction to this edition discusses the nature of Wesley's Journal, places it in the context of autobiography as a genre, examines its construction, and discusses Wesley's frame of mind during its writings. One of the major functions of this scholarly edition is to reveal John Wesley "in the light of his involvement in the crowded forum of eighteenth century theological debate." Wesley's writings are saturated with references to Scripture, the Latin and Greek classics, the early Church Fathers, his theological predecessors, English poets and playwrights, and those "natural philosophers" exploring the wonder of God in creation.

All Works of John Wesley volumes are designed to keep the pages clean and in place for years to come., with casebound non-cloth hardcover, dust jacket, and secure adhesive binding.

594 pages, Hardcover

First published April 1, 1988

Reviews

[Richard Fitzgerald · Rating 5 out of 5]

This volume contains the printed journals of John Wesley's Georgia mission and his conversion story after he returned to England, including his trip shortly after to Herrnhut. There is a wealth of information and inspiration to consume in these two journals. The volume also contains extensive editorial materials introducing and evaluating Wesley's journals. Much of this was unnecessary, and some contradictory. The book's last section includes the manuscript journals and private diary entries for the same period. The diary portion is not accessible or stimulating reading but does give a picture of a compulsively organized and dedicated individual. All in all, this is a must reading (especially the two journals of Wesley) for anyone who wants to understand Wesley and his relevance to contemporary times.

[Terry Feix · Rating 4 out of 5]

Detailed, Wesley’s Journals and Diaries from 1735-1748

[Judah Ivy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Really really good. Especially the first volume, where John goes on a dangerous ocean voyage to the Americas, speaks with Native americans and Jews as well as a bunch of colonists who end up trying to for a lynch mob against him over a perceived slight to a magistrate's niece, until Wesley flees back to America on another ship that almost goes under, in the process of which he meets Peter Bohler the Moravian who leads him to the point where he truly comes to Faith in Christ.