The life and times of the Rev. John Wesley, M.A., founder of the Methodists. Vol. 2 (of 3)

Name: The life and times of the Rev. John Wesley, M.A., founder of the Methodists. Vol. 2 (of 3)
Author: L. Tyerman

By L. Tyerman

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This volume continues a chronological biography of John Wesley, covering his itinerant labors between 1748 and 1751, recounting frequent narrow escapes and physical dangers, expansion of societies and chapels, violent persecutions in Ireland and England, disputes with Moravians and Unitarians, tensions with George Whitefield and other contemporaries, Wesley's marriage and personal trials, the appointment of preachers and conferences, schooling at Kingswood, notable conversions and publications, and episodes of public disturbance and controversy that shaped early Methodism.

About the Author

L. Tyerman

L. Tyerman was a 19th-century author known for his extensive biographical works on prominent figures in the Methodist movement. His notable contributions include "The Life of the Rev. George Whitefield," which provides a detailed account of the influential preacher's life and ministry. Tyerman also authored a comprehensive three-volume series on John Wesley, the founder of Methodism, exploring Wesley's life, times, and theological impact. Additionally, he wrote about Samuel Wesley, John Wesley's father, and John William Fletcher, a key figure in the early Methodist church. Tyerman's works are significant for their historical insights into the development of Methodism and its leaders.