Explanatory Notes Upon The New Testament
By John Wesley
Published by The Wesleyan-Methodist Book Room: London c1885 (undated - inscription dated 1887)
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Explanatory Notes Upon the New Testament, written by the influential Methodist theologian John Wesley, is one of the most widely read devotional commentaries produced during the eighteenth century and remained a cornerstone of Methodist biblical study throughout the nineteenth century. First published in 1755, Wesley's work provides concise explanations and reflections on each book of the New Testament, drawing upon the original Greek text, earlier theological scholarship, and his own pastoral insights. Designed to make the scriptures more accessible to ordinary readers, the commentary emphasises clarity, moral instruction, and practical Christian living rather than complex theological debate.
Wesley's notes combine careful textual interpretation with brief devotional observations intended to guide readers in their personal study of the Bible. His approach reflects the Methodist emphasis on personal faith, scriptural understanding, and spiritual discipline, making the work particularly valuable for ministers, lay preachers, and serious students of scripture. The commentary was widely circulated in Britain and throughout the Methodist world, becoming an enduring reference work for religious instruction and study.
This stereotype edition published by the Wesleyan-Methodist Book Room in London, likely dating from around 1885, demonstrates the continued importance of Wesley's writings more than a century after their original publication. With its original binding and an ownership inscription dated 1887, the volume stands as a tangible example of Victorian-era devotional literature and will appeal to collectors of Methodist history, students of biblical commentary, and enthusiasts of nineteenth-century religious books."
General wear and sun fading to covers and spine as shown. Inscribed in 1887. Pages clean and well presented. Inside hinges split and covers wobbly but secure. Solid text block binding with no loose pages. Some staining to back endpapers as shown. A nice copy in good condition overall. Please study photos to further understand condition.
