Thomas A. Langford Livres

This volume is a revision of Langford's earlier work, Practical Theology in the Wesleyan Tradition (Abingdon Press, 1983). The major features of this revision include a treatment of the Boston Personalist School and the emergence of process thought. The revision also strengthens the ending of the first edition.Practical Divinity traces the growth of Wesleyan thought from Britain to North America and to other continents, and views it against the background of general historical and institutional developments. The volume also gives special emphasis to major theological voices that have been influential since Wesley's time. It traces the full sweep and strength of the movement, including churches and Holiness branches such as Nazarene, Wesleyan, and Free Methodist.Practical Divinity is the primary choice for textbook use in courses on Wesleyan/Methodist history, theology, and doctrine.

The book explores the concept of grace as central to Christian theology, emphasizing that grace is not merely a gift but the embodiment of God himself. Through Thomas A. Langford's reflections, it presents a christological focus, illustrating grace as a personal presence in the form of Jesus Christ. The insights offered throughout highlight the profound relationship between grace and the divine, inviting readers to understand grace as a giver rather than a gift.

This volume is intended to set in historical context the official United Methodist theological statements in the Disciplines of 1972 and 1988, and to foster reflection on and discussion of the 1988 statement.

Focusing on the evolution of Methodist theology, this volume explores key elements such as scripture, experience, and atonement from its origins to contemporary interpretations. Thomas Langford, recognized for his expertise in the Methodist tradition, provides a comprehensive analysis that highlights significant theological developments and their implications for modern faith practices.