Theology of Sanctification and Resignation in Charles Wesley''s Hymns

In this analysis of Charles' theology of sanctification, the centrality he accorded to resignation is uncovered to show a positive attribute involving acts of intention, desire and offering to God.

List of contents

Introduction: Contexts for the Study of Resignation Part I Theological, Historical, and Spiritual Contexts 1 Charles Wesley and Sanctification 2 Resignation in Charles Wesley: historical and spiritual context; Excursus: ‘The Resignation’ Part II Analysis of Resignation Texts 3 The Resignation of Jesus 4 The Resignation of the Believer; Excursus: Funeral Hymn on the Death of Mrs. Elizabeth Blackwell, March 27, 1772 Part III Resignation and Sanctification 5 Resignation: an attitude of being and foundational temper for sanctification 6 Resignation and Sanctification 7 A Contemporary Wesleyan Theology and Spirituality of Resignation and Sanctification; Conclusion

About the author

Julie Ann Lunn is Lecturer in Practical and Social Theology at Nazarene Theological College, Manchester, UK. She teaches in the areas of Practical Theology, Pastoral Theology, and Christian Spirituality, with a particular interest in Wesley Studies. She is also an ordained Methodist minister.

Summary

In this analysis of Charles’ theology of sanctification, the centrality he accorded to resignation is uncovered to show a positive attribute involving acts of intention, desire and offering to God.

Product details

• Authors: Julie A. Lunn, Julie A. (Nazarene Theological College Lunn
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 05.12.2018
• EAN: 9780815348306
• ISBN: 978-0-8153-4830-6
• No. of pages: 232
• Series: Routledge Methodist Studies Series
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Christianity; Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Religion: general, reference works; RELIGION / Christianity / Protestant, RELIGION / Christianity / History, RELIGION / Christianity / General, Religion: general, Christianity, History of Religion, Protestantism & Protestant Churches, Protestantism and Protestant Churches