| Author |
Wesley, John, 1703-1791 |
| Title |
The works of the Rev. John Wesley, Vol. 14 (of 32)
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| Original Publication |
Bristol: William Pine, 1771.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 78.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Richard Hulse and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
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| Summary |
"The Works of the Rev. John Wesley, Vol. 14 (of 32)" by John Wesley is a collection of religious writings and meditations produced in the 18th century. The volume features excerpts from letters, personal reflections on scripture, and accounts of various women's lives, emphasizing themes of faith, spirituality, and the practice of Christianity. It seeks to provide insightful commentary on the nature of faith and the importance of community and personal reflection within the Christian life. The opening of this work includes transcriber’s notes that standardize punctuation and clarify abbreviations, giving an early glimpse into the meticulous care involved in presenting Wesley's writings. It begins with an extract from letters by a female correspondent (Mrs. L") expressing concerns over a sermon that lacks an emphasis on salvation through Jesus Christ, thus highlighting the emotional depth and spiritual urgency that permeates the collection. This initial portion establishes a personal tone, featuring heartfelt correspondence that explores themes of faith, the personal struggle for spiritual authenticity, and the importance of accountability within the Christian community. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
BX: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: Churches, Church movements
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| Subject |
Theology -- Early works to 1800
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| Subject |
Methodist Church
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| Subject |
Theology -- History -- 18th century
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
73833 |
| Release Date |
Jun 15, 2024 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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