Digital Logos Edition
John Wesley’s letters are as important as his diaries for understanding his ministry and character. The Letters of John Wesley presents selections from Wesley’s most important and intimate letters. W. H. Fitchett introduces the collection with a vignette on Wesley’s character, and Augustine Birrell supplements Fitchett’s essay with a succinct account of Wesley’s life and ministry. The remainder of the volume contains Wesley’s personal and professional letters—more than 400 pages of personal correspondence.
John Wesley (1703–1791) is recognized as the founder of Methodism. An acclaimed preacher, Wesley traveled extensively on horseback and drew large crowds for his outdoor sermons. A contemporary of William Wilberforce, Wesley strongly opposed slavery in England and the United States. His influence upon modern Christianity is demonstrated by the persistence of Methodists all over the world. He wrote many books and sermons, including his famous Explanatory Notes upon the Old and New Testaments.