The Lyrical Theology of Charles Wesley

A Reader (Expanded Edition)
Erscheinungsjahr 2014
ISBN: 978-0-7188-9338-5
Verlag: Boydell & Brewer Ltd

Buch, Englisch, 404 Seiten, Print PDF, Format (B × H): 152 mm x 229 mm, Gewicht: 540 g

Reihe: The Lutterworth Press

An introduction to the theology of Charles Wesley as expressed through his writings, illustrated with an extensive thematic selection of his hymns and poetry.

The theological concerns of Charles Wesley are expressed primarily through his repertory of over 9,000 hymns and sacred poems. They include inquiries into the meaning of the Church's sacred rites, festivals, and seasons (e.g., Holy Communion, Baptism, Advent, Christmas, Easter, Ascension, Pentecost) and a host of other concerns, such as conversion, sanctification, perfection, holiness, grace, and love. This volume prepares the reader to read Wesley's poetry, showing the plethora of literary, theological, and societal influences on his thought and writing; and brings together a collection of hymns and sacred poems that are representative of his theological perspectives. The reader is given the opportunity to become better equipped to grasp the meaning of Wesley's profound lyrical theology and its implications for contemporary theology and life.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Kimbrough, S.T.

Fachgebiete

• Geisteswissenschaften Christentum, Christliche Theologie Systematische Theologie

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Abbreviations

I: Lyrical Theology
1. Lyrical Theology
2. Lyrical Theology: Theology in Hymns
3. Charles Wesley’s Lyrical Theology
4. Literary and Ecclesial Sources Used in Charles Wesley’s Poetry
5. The Wesleyan Poetical Sources Used in this Volume

II: Poetical Selections
Part 1: The Glory of the Triune God
Part 2: The Grace of Jesus Christ
Part 3: The Power of the Holy Spirit
Part 4: The Community of Faith
Part 5: A New Heaven and a New Earth

Bibliography
Index of Biblical References
Index of Names
Index of First Lines and Titles of Poems
Introduction to the Scriptural Index
Scriptural Index
Subject Index