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The Meaning of Pentecost in Early Methodism
Rediscovering John Fletcher as John Wesley's Vindicator and Designated Successor
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2002
Summary
John Fletcher's theology of Pentecost is generally unknown today, and this book is the first comprehensive treatise on this subject. His writings were in large part responsible for shaping the theology of early American Methodism, especially his treatise on Christian Perfection, which highlighted a theology of Pentecostal sanctification.
Wood recounts the decisive influence Fletcher had on early Methodism, and shows that his writings were able to "control the opinions of the largest and most effective body of evangelical clergymen of the earth." Fletcher's views on the Holy Spirit were also relevant in the ecumenical movement, specifically with reference to the World Council of Churches Commission on Faith and Order held in Lima, Peru, in 1982. This group recommended the introduction of a liturgy of the Spirit in Christian baptism.
For students and scholars or general readers interested in Methodist history and theology. Also a resource for pastors-helpful in developing a theology of Pentecost that will preach in a relevant way in the contemporary world.
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Copyright year
2002
ISBN-Print
978-0-8108-4525-1
ISBN-Online
978-1-4616-7320-0
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield, Lanham
Language
English
Pages
401
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Editor's Preface No access
Table of Contents No access
Abbreviations No access
Foreword No access
Preface No access
Acknowledgments No access
Chapter 1: Introducing John Fletcher and the Forgotten, Later Wesley No access Pages 1 - 16
Chapter 2: Rediscovering Pentecost in Early Methodism No access Pages 17 - 32
Chapter 3: Misunderstanding and Reconciliation Over the Meaning of Pentecost No access Pages 33 - 56
Chapter 4: Tensions Over Fletcher's Interpretation of Wesley No access Pages 57 - 74
Chapter 5: Wesley's Authorized Interpreter and Designated Successor No access Pages 75 - 100
Chapter 6: The Theologian of Methodism No access Pages 101 - 112
Chapter 7: The Doctrine of Dispensations No access Pages 113 - 144
Chapter 8: An Ecclesiastical Dilemma and The Pentecostal Solution No access Pages 145 - 162
Chapter 9: The Pentecostal Wesley and His Later Sermons No access Pages 163 - 208
Chapter 10: The Arminian Magazine and Pentecostal Perfection No access Pages 209 - 222
Chapter 11: The Pentecostalism of Mary (Bosanquet) Fletcher No access Pages 223 - 246
Chapter 12: Some Early Methodist Preachers and The Motif of Pentecost No access Pages 247 - 292
Chapter 13: Fletcher's Legacy in American Methodism No access Pages 293 - 312
Chapter 14: Fletcher's Legacy Disputed as the Meaning of Pentecost Was Debated in Late Nineteenth-Century American Methodism No access Pages 313 - 336
Chapter 15: Wesley and Fletcher on The Anglican Rite of Confirmation No access Pages 337 - 356
Chapter 16: The Ecumenical Relevance of Fletcher's Pneumatology for the Liturgical Renewal Movement No access Pages 357 - 386
