Wesley for Armchair Theologians (Armchair)
"Using a deceptively light-hearted style (dare we say Irish?), Professor Abraham has in fact produced a provocative study of John Wesley’s theology that contains a wealth of insight. The author takes seriously the problems evident in the human situation and convincingly provides a Wesleyan view of how God (who, by the way, is no wimp) can help. Few readers will escape unchallenged. And though they may well disagree with some of the interpretations, no one can will be able to say their mind was not pricked at least a time or two in every chapter." —Richard P. Heitzenrater, William Kellon Quick Professor of Church History and Wesley Studies, The Divinity School, Duke University"Professor Abraham has given us a lively and helpful account of John Wesley's theology. He covers the basics in a way that is very helpful for beginning students of Wesley's thought. At the same time, his interpretive analysis, often stated with characteristic wit and humor, will challenge more experienced Wesley scholars. This is a very welcome book." —Scott J. Jones, Bishop of the Kansas West Conference, United Methodist Church"An engaging, reader-friendly perspective on Wesley’s theology by one of the ablest of his recent interpreters, Wesley for Armchair Theologians will amuse, illuminate, and at times astonish." —Thomas C. Oden, Henry Anson Buttz Professor of Theology and Ethics at Drew University