'Inward and outward health'
Subtitle: John Wesley's holistic concept of medical science, the environment, and holy living
By: edited by Deborah Madden
Publisher: Epworth
Published: 2008
Place of publication: London
Language: eng
Number of pages: 238
ISBN-13: 9780716206491
Subjects: Religion and Medicine; History, 18th Century; Faith Healing; Medical sciences; Holistic Health; History of medicine; History; Ganzheitsmedizin; History of science
Other titles: 'Inward & outward health'
Description: Offers a perspective on the medical and scientific activity of one of the eighteenth century's most successful and controversial theological figures, John Wesley. This book deals with topics including: A Wesleyan Theology of Environmental Stewardship; John Wesley's Cures for Consumption; and, John Wesley on the Body-Soul Connection.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Saving souls and saving lives: John Wesley's 'inward and outward health'  -- Deborah Madden; title: Reclaiming the eccentric parent: Methodist reception of John Wesley's interest in medicine  -- Randy L. Maddox; title: A Wesleyan theology of environmental stewardship  -- Margaret G. Flowers; title: Pastor and physician: John Wesley's cures for consumption  -- Deborah Madden; title: A necessary relationship: John Wesley and the body-soul connection  -- Laura Bartels Felleman; title: 'This curious and important subject': John Wesley and The Desideratum  -- Linda S. Schwab; title: 'Health of soul and health of body': the supernatural dimensions of healing in John Wesley -- Robert Webster.