These volumes, written in 1870-1871, by a devout Methodist, Luke Tyerman, (1820-1889) have been referred to as 'an excessively dramatic and heavily biased version of his subject's journal.' Another notable work of Tyerman, 'The Life of the Rev. George Whitefield,' has also been criticised as 'extremely unfair to Whitefield in many respects' whilst recognising that 'it is a remarkably good biography and one that is deeply stirring.'
We have to acknowledge that Tyerman was a careful and accurate historian who treated his subjects with honesty and without bias. Clearly, as a keen follower of the Methodist way with its emphasis on Arminianism and human responsibility, his passion shines through these pages as he seeks to give a faithful account of a leader and a movement he obviously admired.
Originally published 1871. 564 pages.
We have to acknowledge that Tyerman was a careful and accurate historian who treated his subjects with honesty and without bias. Clearly, as a keen follower of the Methodist way with its emphasis on Arminianism and human responsibility, his passion shines through these pages as he seeks to give a faithful account of a leader and a movement he obviously admired.
Originally published 1871. 564 pages.
