Calvinism in Wales

Among the many books I am currently reading-and they are many!-is this fine two volume set that you see to the right, The Calvinistic Methodist Fathers of Wales. These were recommended to me by my friend from across the Atlantic, Martin Downes. Martin, who is the webmaster of Against Heresies (a website I recommend you visit daily), is a pastor in Wales and he is right to commend these volumes. When I complete the tomes I will be sure to review them. These volumes, which have been around for some time in Welsh, were finally translated and published by Banner of Truth this past summer. They will take me some time to read through. If you are interested about learning how Calvinism caught on in Wales, these are the books to read. If you have read David Martyn Lloyd-Jones and wondered who all those Welsh revivalists were and where all those communities were located, these are the volumes to read. If you want your heart and mind uplifted by reading how God was able to bring revival when revival looked like the least likely thing to ever happen, read these books. If you want to know abouts the roots of Presbyterianism in Wales, read these books. Go ahead. Read ’em.

On another note, I would like to extend a most hearty welcome to Pastor Jim O’Brien. Welcome brother! For those of you who notice details, go take a look in your copies of the two books by Guy Prentiss Waters and see who he thanks for his influence. Go ahead. Crack the covers of Guy’s books on the New Perspectives on Paul and The Federal Vision. Jim, welcome aboard brother.