Edward Sugden (1854-1935) is remembered best for his classic two-volume set on Wesley’s standard sermons. First published in 1921, the set includes a general introduction on the sermon collection, plus introductions and footnotes to the individual sermons. His annotations offer many judicious insights the reader will find valuable. Sugden’s work served as the primary authoritative resource on Wesley’s standard sermons until the Bicentennial Edition came out in the 1980s.
Sugden Wesley’s Standard Sermons vol 1
Sugden Wesley’s Standard Sermons vol 2
Short Bio
Sugden was born in Ecclesfield in England and was the eldest son of the Rev. James Sugden. He took his degree in classics at the University of London (graduated 1883) and in 1887 became the first master of Queen’s College in Australia, which is now the University of Melbourne. He also had an interest in music and became a member of the Leed’s Festival Chorus. Besides the work on Wesley’s sermons, Sugden produced the historical work John Wesley’s London. Besides his interest in Wesley and Methodism, his studies included experimental work in psychology. Over his career Sugden wrote on a number of topics. In 1918 he received the degree of Litt.D. and in 1923 served as president-general of the Methodist Church of Australia.
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