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Wesleyism

Wesleyism

9.5
Religious teachings and practices taught by John Wesley that form the basis of the Methodist church
  • noun
  • /ˈwɛzliˌɪzəm/
translation icon : wesleyismo
  • The core tenets of Wesleyism emphasize personal faith and social holiness.

Examples

  • Many Methodist churches still adhere to the principles of Wesleyism today.

  • He dedicated his life to spreading Wesleyism throughout rural communities.

  • Many churches follow the principles of Wesleyism.

  • The teachings of Wesleyism emphasize personal piety.

  • He dedicated his life to spreading Wesleyism throughout rural communities.

  • Many Methodist churches still adhere to the principles of Wesleyism today.

  • The core tenets of Wesleyism emphasize personal faith and social holiness.

Synonyms

Methodism
vsWesleyism
1 6.1

A Christian movement that stresses personal faith and helping others

is narrower to the founder's evangelical doctrines rather than the full church organization
Wesleyanism
vsWesleyism
9.5

Religious beliefs and practices that come from John Wesley's teachings and guide Methodist churches

is the same meaning but used as an alternative name in texts

Surface Forms

Wesleyism singular
Wesleyisms plural

Morphology

Wesleyism = Wesley (transparent) = Wesley + ism

Formed regularly from the proper name 'Wesley' plus the productive suffix '-ism' meaning doctrines or practices associated with that person.

Etymology

Wesleyism comes from the name of John Wesley, the founder of Methodism, plus the ending -ism, which means 'belief' or 'system', as in Methodism. So Wesleyism means the religious beliefs and practices taught by John Wesley.