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The Renewal of the Heart Is the Mission of the Church: Wesley's Heart Religion in the TwentyFirst Century,New
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John Wesley has arguably influenced more American Christians than any other Protestant interpreter. One reason for this wide influence is that Wesley often spoke about the 'heart' and its 'affections'that realm of life where all humans experience their deepest satisfactions, as well as some of their deepest conundrums. However, one of the problems of interpreting and appropriating Wesley is that we have been blinded to Wesley's actual views about 'heart religion' by contemporary stereotypes about 'affections' or 'emotions' Because of this, it is rare that either Wesley's friends or his critics appreciate his sophisticated understanding of affective reality. To make clear what Wesley meant when he emphasized the renewal of the heart, Gregory S. Clapper summarizes some recent paradigmchanging accounts of the nature of 'emotion' produced by contemporary philosophers and theologians, and then applies them to Wesley's conception of the heart and its affections. These accounts of emotion throw new light on Wesley's vision of Christianity as a renewal of the heart and make it possible to reclaim the language of the heart, not as a pandering or manipulative rhetoric, but as the framework for a comprehensive theological vision of Christian life and thought. The book closes with several practical applications that make clear the power of Wesley's vision to transform lives today.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'The Renewal of the Heart Is the Mission of the Church'? A: The main theme of the book is the renewal of the heart as central to the mission of the Church, emphasizing John Wesley's understanding of 'heart religion' and how it relates to modern Christian life.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'The Renewal of the Heart Is the Mission of the Church' is Gregory S. Clapper.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on January 1, 2010.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 162 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of the book? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: In what category is this book listed? A: This book is categorized under 'Churches & Church Leadership'.
- Q: What key concepts does the author discuss regarding emotion? A: The author discusses contemporary philosophical and theological accounts of emotion, which shed new light on Wesley's vision of Christianity and the renewal of the heart.
- Q: Is this book suitable for modern readers? A: Yes, the book aims to make Wesley's vision of heart religion relevant for today's readers and includes practical applications for contemporary life.
- Q: Does the book provide practical applications of Wesley's teachings? A: Yes, the book concludes with several practical applications that illustrate the transformative power of Wesley's vision for modern lives.
- Q: What makes Wesley's understanding of 'heart religion' significant? A: Wesley's understanding is significant because it emphasizes the 'affections' as a profound aspect of human experience, which can lead to a deeper understanding of Christian life and thought.