The Manuscript Journal of the Reverend Charles Wesley MA: Volume 1: Pt. 1

The first critical and complete edition of Charles Wesleys manuscript journal in two volumes.While remaining firmly committed to the Church of England Charles Wesley shared in the founding of Methodism a religious movement that has had far-reaching social and religious influence worldwide. These volumes of Charles Wesleys manuscript journal is the first complete edition. Included are all transcribed shorthand passages words that Charles underlined other forms of emphasis or peculiarities in Charless script word that Charles struck out. Any uncertain reading or transcription is indicated in the footnotes. In addition there is an annotated index of persons places and sermon texts in Volume II. Volume I is Wesleys manuscript journal from 1736 to 1741. Volume II is Wesleys manuscript journal from 1743 to 1756.