The Way of the Wesleys: A Short IntroductionEngaging, accessible survey of major Wesleyan theological themes The Wesley brothers John (1703 1791) and Charles (1707 1788) are famous as the cofounders of the Wesleyan tradition and the Methodist family of churches. Their impact and legacy have been huge: what began as the excited outpouring of their conversion experiences grew into a transatlantic revival and became a vibrant and significant theological tradition. But what exactly did they believe