Wesleyan Perspectives on Human Flourishing
Ebook
Human flourishing is an ever-expanding concept that crosses geographic, ethnic, cultural, and religious lines as persons, both individually and corporately, seek to find happiness, fulfillment, and purpose. This book brings together well-established and burgeoning Wesleyan scholars to consider not only John and Charles Wesley's understanding of human flourishing but the broader Wesleyan perspectives on contemporary issues such as calling, creation care, healthcare, education, technological enhancements, death and dying, and more. Throughout these chapters the complexities and challenges of life, both past and present, are explored and grappled with, and we are reminded over and again that God is the ultimate source of flourishing.
“Smith and Fringer have assembled a number of engaging essays
that will undoubtedly challenge readers to think about God,
humanity, and the created order in refreshing and holistic ways.
The upshot of this effort will be greater awareness of humanity’s
considerable responsibilities in the network of vital relationships
of which it
is ever a part. I highly recommend this book.”
—Kenneth J. Collins, Professor of Historical Theology and Wesley
Studies, Asbury Theological Seminary
“What does it mean for humans to do more than just survive? This
question receives a robust examination from an erudite group of
scholars. . . . The essays reflect Wesleyan perspectives
that are informed, bold, nuanced, and irenic. The volume presents a
hopeful but not simplistic vision for human possibilities. The
resultant volume is an important contribution to discussions of
‘human flourishing’ in all branches of Christianity. For Wesleyans,
Pentecostals, and other spiritual heirs of John and Charles Wesley,
it will be a standard work.”
—David Bundy, Associate Director, Manchester Wesley Research
Centre
“Smith and Fringer have assembled a number of engaging essays
that will undoubtedly challenge readers to think about God,
humanity, and the created order in refreshing and holistic ways.
The upshot of this effort will be greater awareness of humanity’s
considerable responsibilities in the network of vital relationships
of which it
is ever a part. I highly recommend this book.”
—Kenneth J. Collins, Professor of Historical Theology and Wesley
Studies, Asbury Theological Seminary
“What does it mean for humans to do more than just survive? This
question receives a robust examination from an erudite group of
scholars. . . . The essays reflect Wesleyan perspectives
that are informed, bold, nuanced, and irenic. The volume presents a
hopeful but not simplistic vision for human possibilities. The
resultant volume is an important contribution to discussions of
‘human flourishing’ in all branches of Christianity. For Wesleyans,
Pentecostals, and other spiritual heirs of John and Charles Wesley,
it will be a standard work.”
—David Bundy, Associate Director, Manchester Wesley Research
Centre
- Title: Wesleyan Perspectives on Human Flourishing
- Authors: Dean G. Smith, Rob A. Fringer
- Publisher: Pickwick Publications
- Print Publication Date: 2021
- Logos Release Date: 2021
- Language: English
- Resources: 1
- Format: Digital › Ebook
- ISBNs: 9781532699214, 9781532699191, 9781532699207, 1532699212, 1532699190, 1532699204
- Resource ID: LLS:9781532699214
- Resource Type: Monograph
- Metadata Last Updated: 2022-09-29T14:58:33Z
Dean G. Smith is Senior Lecturer in Theology and Philosophy and
Dean of Students at Nazarene Theological College, Australia &
New Zealand, research supervision faculty member for Sydney College
of Divinity and Flinders University, and Director of the
Australasian Centre for Wesleyan Research. He co-edited A Plain
Account of Christian Faithfulness (Wipf & Stock).
Rob A. Fringer is Principal and Senior Lecturer in Biblical Studies
and Biblical Language at Nazarene Theological College, Australia
& New Zealand, research supervision faculty member for Sydney
College of Divinity and Flinders University, and Honorary Research
fellow in the School of Historical and Philosophical Inquiry at the
University of Queensland. He has written and edited numerous books
including Paul’s Corporate Christophany (Pickwick) and A
Plain Account of Christian Faithfulness (Wipf & Stock).