The Works of the Rev. Richard Watson (8 vols.)
Digital Logos Edition
You’ll likely also be interested in Richard Watson's Biblical and Theological Dictionary.
Overview
Richard Watson is considered to be one of nineteenth-century Methodism’s most influential theologians. A prolific writer, preacher, and theologian, Watson had a profound impact on Methodism in both America and Britain. After converting from Calvinism, Watson set out to write what would become the standard Methodist theological textbook for the next 50 years. His Theological Institutes, the first attempt to systematize John Wesley’s and Methodist doctrine, has become a cornerstone reference for Methodist and Wesleyan studies, influencing Thomas Ralston, Samuel Wakefield, and countless contemporary theologians. No theological study of Methodism or Wesleyanism can be conducted without running across the work of Richard Watson.
- Copious sermon notes and full sermons from the renowned Methodist preacher
- Extensive theological coverage in his essential systematic theology
- Classic Wesleyan commentary on Mark and Matthew
Mr. Watson’s works have contributed largely to raise the tone of Methodist literature to a much higher standard than it had ever reached before.
—George John Stevenson (1818–1888), Methodist historiographer
- Title: The Works of the Rev. Richard Watson
- Authors: Richard Watson, Thomas Jackson, and Edward J. Brailsford
- Volumes: 8
- Pages: 3,889
- Resource Types: Sermons, Biographies, Systematic Theologies, Commentaries
- Christian Group: Wesleyan/Methodist
- Topic: Theology
Richard Watson (1781–1833) was a British Methodist theologian and missionary advocate. Considered one of nineteenth-century Methodism’s most important figures, Watson was a prolific writer and preacher. He served as the secretary to the Wesleyan Missionary Society from 1821 to 1825. His Theological Institutes were considered institutional standards for years, and was the first attempt to systematize John Wesley’s theology and Methodist doctrine.
Reviews
1 rating
Christopher Engelsma
10/18/2016
Pity this doesn't include his dictionary. http://www.studylight.org/dictionaries/wtd/
marcelo acacio pacheco
7/4/2015
está faltado obras teologicas como esta aqui no brasil seria muito bom se a logos investisse aqui no brasil trazendo as grandes obras teologicas classicas para nos cristãos brasileiros.
Floyd Johnson
8/15/2012
Though I do not know much of Richard Watson's work - I am familiar with his "Theological Institutes" found in Volume 12. I have long argued that this work should be included in the LOGOS Library, along with Pope's "Compendium of Christian Theology", published some time ago by LOGOS. The thoroughly Christian, the "Theological Institutes" is a classical Wesleyan-Arminian theology which focus on the philosophical arguments for this position. I would recommend it be read by all believers - whatever color of hat they may wear. Though dated, the books are clearly written and approachable. The only reason for the four-star review is that I am unfamiliar with the remainder of Watson's work.
