John Wesley: A Theological Journey has been nominated for a Wesleyan Theological Society Book Award. Abingdon Press would like to congratulate Kenneth Collins on this honor. 
John Wesley remains a seminal figure, not only for "the people called Methodist, " but also within the larger Protestant tradition. Understanding his theology is a requirement for understanding the development of the Western Christian tradition in the modern period. In recent years much work has been done to grasp the intricacies of Wesley's theology. However, most of this work has been thematic in organization, studying Wesley's thought according to a topical or systematic outline. The weakness of this approach, argues Kenneth J. Collins, is that it fails to demonstrate the evolution and changes of Wesley's theology. What is called for is a historical presentation--one that examines the development of Wesley's theology across the span of his long and eventful theological career. Collins thus provides a chronological presentation of the development of Wesley's theology. Drawing on an extensive examination of the primary sources, and demonstrating an intimate knowledge of the different contexts and social locations in which Wesley's theology took place, John Wesley: A Theological Journey will be necessary reading for anyone wishing to understand the broad scope of the Methodist leader's theological development and contribution.

John Wesley: A Theological Journey

Religion & Spirituality

Kenneth J. Collins

Christian Books & Bibles

ABINGDON PRESS *

This new collection of essays explores the subject of conversion in the Wesleyan tradition from biblical, historical, theological, and practical points of view. Written by leading Wesleyan scholars, the essays reinvoke the notion of conversion as an identifiable experience in the Christian's life. The contributors, drawn from a diversity of backgrounds, rightly call for a much needed, and inclusive, balance: process and instantaneousness, nurture and regeneration, holy living and vibrant faith. The recovery of conversion as an illuminating paradigm of saving grace promises both renewal and revitalization in the Wesleyan tradition.

Conversion in the Wesleyan Tradition

History

John H. Tyson

World

This book offers a clearly written, informative, and fair critique of Roman Catholicism in defense of the catholic faith. Two leading evangelical thinkers in church history and philosophy summarize the major points of contention between Protestants and Catholics, honestly acknowledging real differences while conveying mutual respect and charity. The authors address key historical, theological, and philosophical issues as they consider what remains at stake five hundred years after the Reformation. They also present a hopeful way forward for future ecumenical relations, showing how Protestants and Catholics can participate in a common witness to the world.

Roman but Not Catholic: What Remains at Stake 500 Years after the Reformation

Jerry L. Walls

Baker Academic

Counterpoint Dialogue with Drury on the Holiness Movement

Keith Drury

RICHARD S. TAYLOR

Wallace Thornton

Schmul Publishing Company

Cultural conceptions of Jesus today present a man who is virtually unrecognizable. He is not known, above all, for whom he loves or how he loves. In contrast to this misconfiguration, the Jesus of the Gospels is far more beautiful, and loves more broadly and deeply, than many have imagined. The humble, suffering love of Jesus is uncanny, radiantly beautiful, and in the end transformative. There is nothing like it across the religious landscape or current ideological offerings. 
In Jesus the Stranger: The Man from Galilee and the Light of the World, Ken Collins invites the reader to see Jesus in a new way. One that focuses on his humanity, especially in terms of his suffering, rejection, and ostracism by numerous oppositional characters and groups drawn from the pages of the Gospels. From hometown folk to family members, from religious leaders to those who will ultimately seek his death, what emerges from this new vista is a more humane and approachable Jesus, one who can commiserate with the pain and sorrow of our own lives and one who can offer rich and abundant healing, the healing of holy love. 
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"In Ken Collins's probing new book, we see various sides of who Jesus actually was through the eyes of both friend and foe, disciples and onlookers, the ill and the apparently well, the elite and the ordinary, the rich and the poor. Like touring an art gallery and seeing Jesus through the eyes of all these eyewitnesses, we are surprised, again and again at what we find. This book has both storytelling power, and also theological and spiritual depth while being accessible to all sorts of readers who want to know more about Jesus. Be prepared to be intrigued, be prepared to be challenged, be prepared to be caught up in love, wonder and praise of 'the Stranger.' Highly recommended." 
Ben Witherington III, Amos Professor of New Testament for Doctoral Studies, Asbury Theological Seminary; Emeritus Doctoral Faculty, St. Andrews University, Scotland

Jesus the Stranger

Seedbed Publishing

The Next Methodism invites readers on a journey to discover the vitality, richness, and sheer goodness of the broader Wesleyan tradition. Methodism began in England as a movement to spread scriptural holiness across the land, to reform the church, and, ultimately, to reform the nation. It was a gracious movement of the Holy Spirit guided by Scripture, the tradition of Christian witness, and the light of reason.\nMethodism is now itself on the cusp of renewal and the authors of the present volume—scholars and church leaders committed to the Wesleyan message—are convinced that this renewed Wesleyan movement will emerge as unapologetically orthodox, authentically sacramental, vigorously engaged with the poor, and loving toward all people in nothing less than the holy love of Jesus Christ. The next Methodism will proclaim the good news of Christ that sets captives free in the power of the Holy Spirit to the glory of God the Father.\nPart One: The Next Methodism and the Faith We Proclaim 
William Abraham, Kenneth Collins, Ryan Danker, Maxie Dunnam, and Justus Hunter 
Part Two: The Next Methodism and the Bible 
Bill Arnold, Eric Huffman, Jack Jackson, Matt O’Reilly, David Watson 
Part Three: Education in the Next Methodism 
Joel Green, Steven Moore, Suzanne Nicholson, Stephen Rankin 
Part Four: The Next Methodism and Our Public Witness 
Wendy Deichmann, L. Fitzgerald Lovett, Timothy Tennent, Mark Tooley 
Part Five: The Next Methodism as a Movement of the Holy Spirit 
Madeline Henners, Scott Kisker, Jessica LaGrone and Tesia Mallory, Mike Pasquarello III, Jonathan Powers, David Thomas, Andrew Thompson 
Part Six: The Next Methodism and the Life of the Church 
Mike Lowry, Warren Smith, James Thobaben, Jason Vickers, Kevin Watson, Timothy Whitaker 
Part Seven: The Next Methodism as a Global Body 
Peter Bellini, Young Jin Cho, Eduard Khegay, Jerry Kulah, Scott Jones

The Next Methodism: Theological, Social, and Missional Foundations for Global Methodism

Ryan N. Danker

Seedbed

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