| 'Heart Religion' in the Methodist Tradition and Related Movements Contributor(s): Steele, Richard B. (Author), Saliers, Don E. (Foreword by) |
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ISBN: 081084057X ISBN-13: 9780810840577 Publisher: Scarecrow Press OUR PRICE: $205.92 Product Type: Hardcover Published: July 2001 Annotation: This resource displays the variety of ways in which the Wesleys' concept of the religion of the heart (that is, the affective dimension of Christian faith) has been understood and embodied in the Methodist tradition. The author offers some practical suggestions on how a livelier piety, a more deeply felt faith, can be fostered in local congregations, without leading into anti-intellectualism, fanatical emotionalism, or maudlin sentimentality. This part approaches theology, worship, preaching, pastoral care, and educational ministry. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Christianity - Methodist |
| Dewey: 287.09 |
| LCCN: 2001020776 |
| Series: Revitalization: Explorations in World Christian Movements; Pietist and Wesleyan Studies |
| Physical Information: 1.01" H x 5.98" W x 8.68" (1.13 lbs) 376 pages |
| Themes: - Religious Orientation - Christian |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This resource displays the variety of ways in which the Wesleys' concept of 'the religion of the heart' (that is, the affective dimension of Christian faith) has been understood and embodied in the Methodist tradition. The author then offers some practical suggestions on how a livelier piety, a more deeply felt faith, can be fostered in local congregations, without leading into anti-intellectualism, fanatical emotionalism or maudlin sentimentality. This part approaches theology, worship, preaching, pastoral care, and educational ministry. |