John Wesley
founder of the Methodist movement (1703-1791)
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John Wesley was an English religious leader who founded the Methodist movement in the 18th century, emphasizing personal faith and moral living. His work shaped Christianity and influenced social reform movements, making him one of the most significant religious figures in British history.
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Person · Open Library
- Born
- 1703
- Died
- 1791
- Works
- 1260
Top works
- An extract of the Christian's pattern, or, A treatise on the imitation of Christ written in Latin by Thomas á Kempis ; abridged and published in English by John Wesley
- Reasons against a separation from the Church of England
- A compendium of logic
- A collection of psalms and hymns for the Lord's day
- The Journal of the Rev. John Wesley Volume; Volume 2
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Music · MusicBrainz
- Type
- Person
- Gender
- Male
- Origin
- United States
- Active from
- 1962-06
rock
Discography
Works in European collections
4 objects attributed to John Wesley, held across European museums, libraries & archives · via Europeana
Article
Worship
The Sunday Service of the Methodists
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