Wickens, Stephen B. The Life of Rev. Richard Watson, author of Theological Institutes, Dictionary, Exposition of the Gospels, etc. New-York: Carlton & Phillips, 1856. Fourth Edition. [10732]
Worn blindstamped cloth, 6 x 4 inches, church library inscription on ffep, 312 pp., tight, foxing and marginal stains. Fair. Hardcover.
"The perusal of this volume will, it is hoped, under the divine blessing, be instrumental in inducing not merely an admiration of the great and good man to whom it relates, but also, on the part of many, a determination to imitate his example, and 'be followers of him, even as he also was of Christ.'" - Preface.
Richard Watson (1781-1833), English Wesleyan theologian. Watson began preaching at age 15, and was active in field & missionary work. His Institutes were the first Wesleyan systematic theology, and he was highly esteemed by his contemporaries for both his intellectual genius and his holy character.
"Richard Watson's Theological Institutes was a critical landmark in the development of Methodist doctrine. Originally published in 1831 in four volumes, Watsons work was the first attempt to systematize John Wesleys theology. Influencing and guiding the later systematic theological work for Methodist theology, Watson's Institutes was the main Methodist textbook for systematic theological studies and remained a primary text for over 50 years after his death." - Jake Mailhot, logos blog.
