Authority and Order explores the origins of the Methodist order and identifies the nature of authority exercised by John Wesley, the founder of the Methodist Church. Adrian Burdon charts the journey of John Wesley and his people towards the ordination of preachers, which became such a major issue among the first Methodist Societies. Particular att
Authority and Order explores the origins of the Methodist order and identifies the nature of authority exercised by John Wesley, the founder of the Methodist Church. Adrian Burdon charts the journey of John Wesley and his people towards the ordination of preachers, which became such a major issue among the first Methodist Societies. Particular att
Adrian Burdon is a Minister in the Methodist Church, presently working with the Leeds Methodist Mission, West Yorkshire. He is Former Principal of the Methodist Theological College in Tonga, South Pacific (1993-2000), and was a part-time tutor at the Methodist Theological institution in Durham (Wesley Study Centre) from 2001-2003. He is also Convenor of the Methodist Liturgical Committee and Chair of the World Church Scholarship Programme of the Methodist Church in Britain.
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Contents: Introduction Prologue: 'I am a Church of England man' Wesley's initial position: authority of rubric and canon After Aldersgate: authority of a warm-hearted Evangelist Wesley's assistants: 'sons of the Gospel' Wesley's expression of authority: 'I am a scriptural Episcopos' Ordination of the assistants: is it separation from the Church of England? Wesley reflects upon his actions: 'prophets and priests' - Ireland 1789 The Liturgy: Prayer Book Ordinal adapted The text: Wesley's adaptation of the Prayer Book Ordinal Epilogue: 'Be Church of England men still' Bibliography Index.
Contents: Introduction Prologue: 'I am a Church of England man' Wesley's initial position: authority of rubric and canon After Aldersgate: authority of a warm-hearted Evangelist Wesley's assistants: 'sons of the Gospel' Wesley's expression of authority: 'I am a scriptural Episcopos' Ordination of the assistants: is it separation from the Church of England? Wesley reflects upon his actions: 'prophets and priests' - Ireland 1789 The Liturgy: Prayer Book Ordinal adapted The text: Wesley's adaptation of the Prayer Book Ordinal Epilogue: 'Be Church of England men still' Bibliography Index.
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