Journal Articles & Book Chapters

Vol 10 Contents Description & Discussion clarify that opticks is really culverwell; distinguish from stuckley

Vol 9 Contents Description & Discussion Extracts from the Works of Isaac Ambrose Looking unto Jesus, In His Ascension, Session, And Mission of His Spirit Looking unto Jesus, In His Intercession Looking unto Jesus, In His…

Vol 8 Contents Description & Discussion Isaac Ambrose (1604-1664) was introduced in volume 7, where his extracts began. Wesley has taken apart Ambrose’s three-book project Prima, Media, & Ultima. He has already deployed material from the…

Vol 7 Contents Description & Discussion Extracts from the Works of Thomas Goodwin, D.D. Goodwin’s extracts were introduced in Vol 6. Thomas Goodwin, The Return of Prayers: here. A Treatise, Wherein this Case, (how to Discerne…

Vol 6 Contents Description and Discussion John Preston was introduced in volume 5, where his excerpts began. John Preston, The New Covenant, Or the Saints Portion: Read it here. Wesley provides 45 pages from Preston’s remarkable…

Vol 5 Contents Description and Discussion Robert Bolton was introduced in vol 4; see that volume for his Life and the first of Wesley’s copious selections from his writings. Robert Bolton, Instructions for Comforting Afflicted Consciences:…

Vol 4 Contents Clark’s Supplement to Fox’s Acts and Monuments of The Christian Martyrs Part I Bishop Hall: Robert Bolton: Description & Discussion Clark’s Supplements: Did Wesley supplement the supplement? Somewhere he complains about what’s missing….

Vol 3 Contents Acts and Monuments of The Christian MartyrsPersecutions against certain Persons in ScotlandThe Martyrdom of Walter MilleThe Martyrdom of Mr. RogersThe Martyrdom of Laurence SandersThe Martyrdom of Mr. John HooperThe History of Dr. Rowland…

Vol 2 Contents The Life of Mr. John FoxIntroductionThe History of the WaldensesThe History of John WickliffThe History of William SwinderbyThe History of Walter BruteThe History of William SautreThe History of John BadbyThe History of William…

Volume 1 Contents Description & Discussion Preface: Wesley’s seven-page Preface in volume 1, dated March 25, 1749, is obviously intended to be programmatic for the whole series. In fact it is a bad fit for volume…

I am asking “what is Wesley’s A Christian Library” rather than “what was” it, out of conviction that this collection of books continues to represent a spiritual force relevant for contemporary Christian life. I. Introductory History…