Son To Susanna: The Private Life Of John Wesley (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781163145500)

""Son to Susanna: The Private Life of John Wesley"" by G. Elsie Harrison is a biography that delves into the personal life of John Wesley, the founder of Methodism. The book focuses on Wesley's relationship with his mother, Susanna, who was a strong influence on his life and ministry. The author explores Wesley's early life, his education, and his spiritual journey, as well as his relationships with family members, friends, and fellow ministers. The book provides insights into Wesley's personality, his struggles with doubt and depression, and his commitment to spreading the gospel message. Harrison also discusses Wesley's views on various social issues of his time, including slavery, poverty, and women's rights. The book includes numerous quotes from Wesley's writings and sermons, as well as letters and diaries from his personal life. Overall, ""Son to Susanna"" offers a detailed and intimate portrait of John Wesley, shedding light on both his public ministry and his private struggles. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Methodism or the life of one of Christianity's most influential figures.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: G. Elsie Harrison
ISBN-10: 1163145505
ISBN-13: 9781163145500
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 380
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.12lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.78d