Wrestling the Angel
Charles Wesley Struggles with Vital Questions of Faith
- Arts & Literature
- Publisher: Resource Publications (Wipf and Stock)
- Published: 2022
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Publisher's Description
In his hymns and poems, Charles Wesley takes all who sing and read on an inward journey, asking soul-searching questions which are as up-to-date now as they were in the eighteenth century. They reflect his quest for identity as a human being, clergyman, and follower of Jesus Christ. His questions about God, Jesus, faith, others, self, the world, and daily living are still today's questions. This book is not an exhaustive study of such questions in the context of Wesleyan history, theology, or hymnody. It is an attempt to look afresh at questions we are asking to which Charles Wesley often responded in familiar and unfamiliar hymns and poems.
Endorsements (4)
“This collection of hymns and commentary by S T Kimbrough probes the depths of Charles Wesley’s hymns, demonstrating their focus on the character of God and the challenges of human life. It is a rich devotional resource.”
“This collection of wonderfully exegeted hymns demonstrates the depth and range of Charles Wesley’s theology. Kimbrough’s reflections on the enduring questions that challenge us all, drawn from these hymns, blend poetry, pathos, and the practice of love. He provides a model of engaging lyrical theology in a way that brings these poetic texts to life and thereby transforms life into song anew.”
“This splendid book of hymns and short commentaries is a labor of love. Kimbrough is a renowned authority on the hymns of Charles Wesley, and this book contains a wisdom that has accumulated over many years. Kimbrough shows us that hymns written almost three centuries ago can help us to understand the world and our place in it. He convinces the reader of Wesley’s greatness, and of his ability to speak to our concerns today.”
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