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WESLEY, JOHN, 1703 to 1791

John Wesley

British cleric and founder of the Methodist movement.

Books: 3
Editions tracked: 4
First editions: 1
Nationality: Kingdom of Great Britain

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Earliest first editionThe Works of John WesleyZondervan, 1958 Most editions trackedThe Works of John Wesley2 editions

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1958The Works of John WesleyZondervan

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The Saints' Everlasting Rest

Richard Baxter, John Wesley · first published 1650

Printed by Rob. White, for Thomas Vnderhil and Francis Tyton1650 Hardback Not yet valued Log in to want this

Sermons on Several Occasions

John Wesley · first published 1746

Printed by W. Strahan1746 Hardback Not yet valued Log in to want this

The Works of John Wesley

W. Reginald Ward, John Wesley · first published 1958

1st Zondervan1958 Hardback Not yet valued Log in to want this
Clarendon Press1975 Hardback Not yet valued Log in to want this

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What order should I read John Wesley's books in?

In publication order they begin with The Saints' Everlasting Rest (1650), then Sermons on Several Occasions (1746) and The Works of John Wesley (1958). Books in a series are listed in series order on this page.

What was John Wesley's first book?

The earliest book we list is The Saints' Everlasting Rest, first published in 1650.

When was John Wesley born?

John Wesley was born in 1703 and died in 1791.

How many John Wesley books does MyVolumes track?

We track 3 books by John Wesley across 4 editions, 1 of them first edition.

How do I know if my John Wesley book is a first edition?

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