The life and times of the Rev. Samuel Wesley Rector of Epworth and father of the Revs. John and Charles Wesley, the founders of the Methodists

"The Life and Times of the Rev. Samuel Wesley, M.A." by L. Tyerman is a story about the life of Samuel Wesley, a clergyman in England and the father of John and Charles Wesley, who started the Methodist religious movement. The book sets the stage by describing all the political and religious problems in England between 1640 and 1665, including the English Civil War. It shows how these big historical events affected Samuel Wesley's life and the choices he made. The book looks at Samuel's family background, how he grew up, and how the events of the time influenced him. All these things helped shape Samuel's path and his own contributions to the church.