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What is this holiness? When can I get it, and how? The Bible tells us that holiness is perfect deliverance from sin. The Bible also tells us that it is "perfect love," which must, in the very nature……続きを見る

In the first volume of her comprehensive biography, "The Life and Times of the Rev. John Wesley, M.A., Founder of the Methodists," L. Tyerman meticulously chronicles the multifaceted life of John We……続きを見る

This second installment of the Methodist story, Shaped by Controversy, examines eight of the major controversies that epitomize aspects of Methodism's inter-family dialogue and trauma. These theolog……続きを見る

What motivates people to work for justice? Recent studies have moved away from an emphasis on specific principles and toward an understanding of social and cultural forces. But what about times in h……続きを見る

Is religion disappearing from American life? Less than 50 percent of Americans now hold membership in any religious institution, and even fewer attend worship services. The decline in Christian chur……続きを見る

The essential guide to American Methodism revised and updated through 2020. Four of Methodism’s most respected teachers give us a vivid picture of 260 years of Methodist experience in America. The r……続きを見る

A Vision of United Methodist Life Together. Our world needs love during these desperate days of radical polarization and division. Our United Methodist churches yearn to embrace love more completely……続きを見る

Learn what it means to be a United Methodist Christian. How may we describe United Methodists? Where do we come from? What do we believe? How do United Methodists act? What are our distinctive chara……続きを見る

Methodism in the public and private lives of the politician After more than forty contentious years in the public eye, Hillary Rodham Clinton is one of the best-known political figures in the nation……続きを見る

Step into the world of 18th century England and the life of one of history's most influential Christian revivalists with "The Journal of John Wesley." This first-hand account immerses you in the tir……続きを見る

The definitive history of the Wesleyan movement in the United States. An expansive, substantive history of the Wesleyan tradition in the United States, Doctrine, Spirit, and Discipline offers a broa……続きを見る

Sanctification is not merely a "practical" and isolated doctrine but should permeate the whole horizon of theology: dogmatics, ethics, practics, as well as the sciences and the arts. The essays are ……続きを見る

"A ground-breaking analysis of the intertwined political, racial, and religious dynamics" in the early twentieth century Methodist Church (Wendy J. Deichmann Edwards, United Theological Seminary, Da……続きを見る

A look at the Methodist tradition of social witness. Since the beginning of the Methodist movement, “Methodists” have spoken to the issues of the day as an expression of the Wesleyan commitment to s……続きを見る

Is Christianity compatible with the martial arts and the samurai code of Bushido? The Reverend Takemi Sasamori, Methodist minister and founding pastor of the Komaba Eden Church in Tokyo, Japan, and ……続きを見る

As the United Methodist Church splinters, Methodists of all stripes need to be reminded of their rich theological and cultural heritage. In accessible, non-academic style, this book introduces reade……続きを見る

John Wesley’s Doctrine of Justification provides updated scholarship on this pivotal doctrine of Methodism, providing a deeper understanding of a major tenet of the Christian faith. Mark Olson offer……続きを見る

This resource is offered as a guide to help clarify the theological trajectory of Methodism for the next century and beyond. It is nothing less than a robust affirmation of the historic Christian fa……続きを見る

***"I felt my heart strangely warmed."***That was how John Wesley described his transformational experience of God's grace at Aldersgate Street on May 24, 1738, an event that some mark as the beginn……続きを見る

Why did the Wesleyan Methodists and the Anglican evangelicals divide during the middle of the eighteenth century? Many would argue that the division between them was based narrowly on theological ma……続きを見る

Living into a less colonial way of being together. Methodism and American Empire investigates historical trajectories and theological developments that connect American imperialism since World War I……続きを見る

What can movements for decolonization teach Wesleyan theology? This book faces this question to show that decolonial voices are reshaping the contours of Methodist and Wesleyan traditions. Contribut……続きを見る

If I told you how to live wisely and maximize your one life, would you consider living differently or what would you prioritize and engage yourself in? In this book, learn amazing practical ways you……続きを見る

The Church of the Nazarene claims that homosexuality is a perversion of human sexuality. The denomination and many of its members have also said same-sex sexual acts are sinful and subject to the wr……続きを見る

This collection of essays addresses aspects of Christian identity formation as God's holy people in a global context in the midst of various challenges. The contributors offer interdisciplinary expl……続きを見る

Are you ready to reclaim our inheritance as United Methodist Wesleyans? Our communities and the world are crying out for empathy, authenticity, and integrity. This book helps us choose ways of livin……続きを見る

Discover what sets United Methodism apart. In this book, Laceye C. Warner invites you to a richer understanding of Wesleyan Christianity so you can have a clear sense of identity, better express you……続きを見る

An African bishop shares his story and ministry. Born in the small Zimbabwean village of Gandanzara, Bishop Eben Kanukayi Nhiwatiwa became an inspired and accomplished leader in the church and large……続きを見る

Discover what sets United Methodism apart. The Leader Guide contains everything needed to guide a group through the six-week study, including session plans, activities, discussion questions, and mul……続きを見る

Reckoning Methodism addresses the brokenness of The United Methodist Church (UMC) in the United States. Homosexuality is but one of several fault lines with decades-long histories in this predominan……続きを見る