Recommended Reading
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A Theology of Hope
by Mildred Wynkoop
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In this seminal work on holiness Mildred Wynkoop brought to the forefront the understanding that holiness is relational. Here she explains that loving God and loving neighbor find articulate expression in the holy life--a life oriented in dynamic and loving relationship toward God that in turn reaches out and embraces others. A Theology of Love reinvigorated for new generations the meaning of John Wesley's concept of perfect love.Since its publication, A Theology of Love has influenced countless scholars, pastors, teachers, and students. Now in this new edition of the monumental work is included the original text plus a previously unpublished chapter. -- Quote taken from Amazon |
Foundations of Wesleyan-Arminian Theology
by Mildred Wynkoop
by Mildred Wynkoop
In this brief text, Wynkoop discusses the origins and distinctiveness of Arminian-Wesleyan theology. She effectively demonstrates the Biblical foundations of this theology by placing it in dialogue with Calvinist theology and its philosophical roots. She is not content with painting the two schools of thought as polar opposites. Instead, she includes the modern reality that the majority of people live out of a theology that blends the two: Wesleyan Calvinism and Calvinistic Wesleyan.
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From Aldersgate to Azusa Street: Wesleyan, Holiness, and Pentecostal Visions
edited by Henry H. Knight III
Historians have noted the connections between the Wesleyan Methodist movement that began in the eighteenth century, the emergence of African American Methodist traditions and an interdenominational Holiness movement in the nineteenth century, and the birth of Pentecostalism in the twentieth century. This volume, written by historians, theologians, and pastors, builds on that earlier work. The contributors present a diverse array of key figures-denominational leaders and mavericks, institutional loyalists and come--outers, clergy and laity--who embodied these movements. The authors show that in spite of their differing historical and cultural contexts, these movements constitute a distinct theological family whose confident and expectant faith in the transforming power of God has significant implications for the renewal of the contemporary church and its faithfulness to God's mission in the world today. Contributors Corky Alexander Estrelda Alexander Kimberly Ervin Alexander Leslie D. Callahan Barry L. Callen Douglas R. Cullum Dennis C. Dickerson D. William Faupel Philip Hamner David Aaron Johnson J. C. Kelley Henry H. Knight III William C. Kostlevy Diane K. Leclerc Joshua J. McMullen Rodney McNeall Stephen W. Rankin Harold E. Raser Douglas M. Strong Matthew K. Thompson Wallace Thornton Jr. L. F. Thuston Arlene Sanchez Walsh Steven J. Land Laura Guy John H. Wigger.
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Christianity the Wesleyan Way: Principles and Practices for Life and Ministry
by Brian Germano
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This volume is an excellent introduction to a Wesleyan theology of the way of salvation. In this easy to read book, the author writes with clarity, but also with theological depth. One strength of the book is that the author offers clear descriptions of Wesleyan doctrines while also incorporating relevant passages from Wesley's own writings. The book is intended for persons who are planning to enter ministry in a Wesleyan context and for lay leaders in Wesleyan congregations. We very highly recommend this book.
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