A distinguished thinker ponders the meaning of Wesley's theology.
John B. Cobb, Jr., draws on the historical, critical, and literary work that has characterized Wesley studies in recent years, but moves beyond them to propose one way of reconstructing and reappropriating essential elements of Wesley's thought in service of the church's life and mission.
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A Liberal Approach to Wesleyan Theology,
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This review is from: Grace and Responsibility: A Wesleyan Theology for Today (Paperback)
Cobb, John B., Jr. Grace & Responsibility: A Wesleyan Theology for Today. Nashville: Abingdon Press, 1995.Cobb writes from the perspective that because our current situation is very different from the culture that John Wesley lived in, much of what Wesley taught is no longer useable for today's United Methodist. Cobb recognizes the lack of a unified sense of identity among United Methodists and suggests that a clarified role in the mission of the church must be preceded by a unified theology. He attempts to come to terms with the theological heritage from Wesley by reappraising his work and finding relevance of Wesleyan thought for the contemporary world.
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It appears to me that the reviews below are not representative of all who have read this fine work. While this is not Cobb's best book by any stretch, he does a fine job showing how his process hermeneutic applies to Wesleyan theology. Ask any ten Methodists what it means to be Wesleyan, and you'll likely get several different answers. Cobb finds a way to discern a unifying strand in the possible answers and points it toward mission and practice.With Cobb, what you see is what you get. When his theology has weak spots, he is the first to admit it. What I find in this book is an intellectually honest, faithful, and meaningful approach to what Wesleyanism and how it can be lived out in our current cultural context. Strongly recommended.
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An excellent book on John Wesley,
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This review is from: Grace and Responsibility: A Wesleyan Theology for Today (Paperback)
John Cobb presents us with an update, modern concept of what Wesley might have thought theologically today. He gives us some possible ways to further the theology of Wesley by being Wesleyan ourselves. I found the book very illuminating, interesting, and helpful in my own studies of John Wesley. Enjoyed it very much. Thank you.J. Robert Ewbank author "John Wesley, Natural Man, and the 'Isms'"
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