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Edition: 1st

ISBN: 9781351167307 , 1351167308 , 9781351167314 , 1351167316 , 9781351167291 , 1351167294 , 9781351167321 , 1351167324

Series Statement: Routledge Methodist studies series

Content: Sanctification is a central theme in the theology of both John and Charles Wesley. However, while John's theology of sanctification has received much scholarly attention, significantly less has been paid to Charles' views on the subject. This book redresses this imbalance by using Charles' many poetic texts as a window into his rich theological thought on sanctification, particularly uncovering the role of resignation in the development of his views on this key doctrine. 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. The book begins by putting Charles' position in the context of contemporary theology, and then shows how he differed in attitude from his brother John. It then discusses in depth how his hymns use the concept of resignation, both in relation to Jesus Christ and the believer. It concludes this analysis by identifying the ways in which Charles understood the relationship between resignation and sanctification; namely, that resignation is a lens through which Charles views holiness. The final chapter considers the implications of these conclusions for a twenty-first century theological and spiritual context, and asks whether resignation is still a concept which can be used today. This book breaks new ground in the understanding of Charles Wesley's personal theology. As such, it will be of significant interest to scholars of Methodism and the Wesleys as well as those working in theology, spirituality, and the history of religion.

Note: 〈P〉Introduction: Contexts for the Study of Resignation〈/P〉〈P〉〈/P〉〈P〉 〈/P〉〈B〉〈P〉Part I Theological, Historical, and Spiritual Contexts〈/P〉〈/B〉〈P〉〈/P〉〈P〉1 Charles Wesley and Sanctification 〈/P〉〈P〉〈/P〉〈P〉2 Resignation in Charles Wesley: historical and spiritual context〈/P〉〈P〉〈/P〉〈P〉Excursus: 'The Resignation'〈/P〉〈P〉〈/P〉〈P〉 〈/P〉〈B〉〈P〉Part II Analysis of Resignation Texts〈/P〉〈P〉〈/P〉〈/B〉〈P〉3 The Resignation of Jesus〈/P〉〈P〉〈/P〉〈P〉4 The Resignation of the Believer〈/P〉〈P〉〈/P〉〈P〉Excursus: Funeral Hymn on the Death of Mrs. Elizabeth Blackwell, March 27, 1772〈/P〉〈P〉〈/P〉〈P〉 〈/P〉〈B〉〈P〉Part III Resignation and Sanctification〈/P〉〈/B〉〈P〉〈/P〉〈P〉5 Resignation: an attitude of being and foundational temper for sanctification〈/P〉〈P〉〈/P〉〈P〉6 Resignation and Sanctification〈/P〉〈P〉〈/P〉〈P〉7 A Contemporary Wesleyan Theology and Spirituality of Resignation and Sanctification〈/P〉〈P〉〈/P〉〈P〉 〈/P〉〈P〉Conclusion〈/P〉 , Cover -- Half Title -- Series -- Title -- Copyright -- Dedication -- Contents -- Acknowledgements -- Introductory notes -- Short titles and abbreviations -- Poetic works by Charles and John Wesley -- Prose works by Charles and John Wesley -- 'I know thy works.' -- [Rev.] ii. 2 -- Introduction: Contexts for the study of resignation -- Hymn texts and authorship -- Structure of the book -- Part I Theological, Historical, and Spiritual Contexts -- 1 Charles Wesley and sanctification -- Introduction -- 1 Theological approaches in Charles Wesley's concept of sanctification -- i Experiential theology -- ii Eschatological theology -- iii Moral theology -- iv Liberation theology -- 2 Distinctive emphases in Charles Wesley's concept of sanctification -- i Gradual sanctification -- ii Sanctification before death or at the point of death? -- iii Sanctification and sin -- iv Sanctification and suffering -- v Sanctification and the language of mysticism -- Conclusion -- 2 Resignation in Charles Wesley: Historical and Spiritual Context -- 1 Charles Wesley's understanding of resignation -- 2 Eighteenth-century context -- i The Book of Common Prayer (1662) -- ii Richard Allestree, The Whole Duty of Man (1658) -- iii Lewis Bayly, The Practice of Piety (1611) -- 3 Spiritual literary influences on Charles Wesley -- i Thomas à Kempis, The Imitation of Christ (ca. 1418-27) -- ii Henry Scougal, The Life of God in the Soul of Man (ca. 1677) -- iii Jeremy Taylor, Holy Living and Holy Dying (1650 and 1651) -- iv William Law, A Serious Call to a Devout and Holy Life (1729) -- v John Worthington, The Great Duty of Self-Resignation to the Divine Will (1675) -- 4 Resignation in John and Charles Wesley -- i Resignation in John Wesley's writings -- ii Resignation in Charles Wesley's writings -- Conclusion -- Excursus: 'The Resignation' -- Part II Analysis of resignation texts. , 3 The resignation of Jesus -- Introduction -- 1 Jesus' resignation: his death on the cross -- 2 Key theological themes -- i Ransom -- ii For all, for me, for us -- iii Participation of the believer -- iv The exchange formula -- v Sanctification -- vi God's resignation in Jesus -- Conclusion -- 4 The Resignation of the Believer -- Introduction -- 1 Resignation of the other: resigning earthly things and people -- i Resigning earthly things -- ii Resigning people -- 2 Resignation of the will and heart -- resignation to God's will -- i Will and nature -- ii Resignation of the will to God's will -- iii The will and the heart -- 3 Resignation of the self: resigning the whole being, resigning life, resigning the soul -- i Resigning all, resigning the whole being to God -- ii Resigning life, resigning the soul -- 4 Resignation of the self: in death -- i Resignation of the flesh -- ii Resignation of breath, spirit, and soul -- Excursus: Funeral hymn on the Death of Mrs. Elizabeth Blackwell, 27 March 1772 -- Introduction -- Part III Resignation and Sanctification -- Introduction -- 5 Resignation: An Attitude of Being and Foundational Temper for Sanctification -- 1 Resignation: an enduring disposition of the heart -- i Habituating affections through iteration -- ii Affections and the response of the heart -- iii Embodying the affections: the disposition of the whole person -- 2 Resignation: a primary disposition of the heart -- i Characteristic tempers and affections of resignation -- ii Four strands of affections -- 3 Three distinctive, contributory means to the attainment of resignation -- i Resignation and grace: the gift of God -- ii Resignation: suffering and sanctification -- iii Resignation: freedom and detachment -- Conclusion -- 6 Resignation and sanctification: A symbiotic relationship -- Introduction. , 1 Establishing the framework: theosis in Eastern Orthodox theology -- 2 Charles Wesley and the influence of the Eastern Fathers -- i Image and likeness: Christlikeness -- ii Incarnation and exchange: symbiosis through content and structure -- iii Participation and perichoresis -- iv Union with God -- Conclusion -- 7 A Contemporary Wesleyan Theology and Spirituality of Resignation and Sanctification -- Introduction -- 1 Establishing a theological and spiritual context of the twenty-first century -- 2 The performance of the texts -- 3 Resignation: a lost concept? -- Conclusion -- Conclusion -- Bibliography of Wesley texts -- Charles Wesley's poetic works -- Charles Wesley's prose works -- John Wesley's works -- Bibliography of other texts -- Index.

Additional Edition: Print version : ISBN 9780815348306

Language: English

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DOI: 10.4324/9781351167321

URL: https://www.taylorfrancis.com/books/9781351167321