{"product_id":"1788-john-wesley-charming-pocket-edition-of-wesleys-first-published-book-rare-methodism","title":"1788 JOHN WESLEY. Charming Pocket Edition of Wesley's First Published Book - Rare Methodism.","description":"\u003cp\u003eA very attractive, well-loved imprint of John Wesley's edition of a'Kempis' spiritual classic, published late in his lifetime. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInterestingly, we should note that the first edition Wesley produced in 1735, during his \u003cem\u003erigorist\u003c\/em\u003e era and prior to his professed evangelical conversion in 1738. And here we have him re-issueing it nearing the end of his life; indeed, he is personally listed as the publisher. As an historical and theological artifact, it demonstrates that Wesley never abandoned the mystical and ascetic tendencies of his pre-conversion days; they were instead amalgamated into his new larger and broader understanding of the Gospel. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWesley, John. [Ed.] Thomas a'Kempis. An Extract from the Christian-Pattern: Or, a Treatise on the Imitation of Christ: Written in Latin by Thomas a'Kempis. Published by John Wesley. London. Printed in the Year 1788. 304pp.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA good - example in a partially deteriorated binding, though it still functions well and is held fairly securely. Part of the spine leather and the lower clasp lacking. Textually very good, crisp, and clean. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Specs Fine Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44174575697956,"sku":null,"price":350.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0093\/3910\/9435\/files\/05-15-2026SpecsFineBooks-4.jpg?v=1779133442","url":"https:\/\/specsfinebooks.com\/products\/1788-john-wesley-charming-pocket-edition-of-wesleys-first-published-book-rare-methodism","provider":"Specs Fine Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}