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The life and times of the Rev. Samuel Wesley / Rector of Epworth and father of the Revs. John and Charles Wesley, the founders of the Methodists

Chapter 1: THE LIFE AND TIMES OF THE REV. SAMUEL WESLEY, M.A.,
By L. Tyerman
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The biography reconstructs Samuel Wesley's life and milieu, beginning with the political and ecclesiastical turbulence of his era and proceeding through his education, clerical duties, literary output, and family life, notably as the father of John and Charles Wesley. It assesses his character, controversies, and public writings, situating his actions within wider national and church conflicts, and draws on contemporary documents, correspondence, published tracts, and earlier memoirs. The author includes selections of letters, bibliographic appendices, and a portrait, and offers commentary aimed at balancing existing judgments about his temperament and influence.

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Title: The life and times of the Rev. Samuel Wesley

Author: L. Tyerman

Release date: May 3, 2022 [eBook #67980]
Most recently updated: October 18, 2024

Language: English

Original publication: United Kingdom: Simpkin, Marshall, Co, 1866

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THE LIFE AND TIMES
OF THE
REV. SAMUEL WESLEY, M.A.

Samḷ Wesley.

THE LIFE AND TIMES
OF THE
REV. SAMUEL WESLEY, M.A.,

RECTOR OF EPWORTH,
AND FATHER OF THE
REVS. JOHN AND CHARLES WESLEY,
THE FOUNDERS OF THE METHODISTS.
BY
L. TYERMAN.
LONDON:
SIMPKIN, MARSHALL & CO., STATIONERS’ HALL COURT.
SOLD ALSO AT 66 PATERNOSTER ROW.
1866.
TO
THE REVEREND WILLIAM SHAW,
PRESIDENT OF THE METHODIST CONFERENCE,
This Volume
IS MOST RESPECTFULLY AND AFFECTIONATELY INSCRIBED,
AS A SMALL TRIBUTE
TO HIS
LONG AND USEFUL LABOURS AT HOME AND ABROAD,
AND AS AN
EXPRESSION OF THE BENEFIT DERIVED FROM
HIS PRIVATE FRIENDSHIP
BY
THE AUTHOR.