"Chronicles the life and legacy of prominent Christian revivalists, detailing their historical context and significant contributions"--Provided by publisher.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 487-488)
Contents:
John and Charles Wesley (1703-1791 and 1707-1788) : "The head and heart of revival" George Whitefield (1714-1770) : "The divine dramatist" Jonathan Edwards (1703-1758) : "God's intellectual" Francis Asbury (1745-1816) : "The prophet of the long road" The first camp meetings (1799-1801) : "America's Pentecost" Peter Cartwright (1785-1872) : "The pistol-toting evangelist" Charles Finney (1792-1875) : "The father of modern revivalism" Dwight L. Moody (1837-1899) : "The greatest layman" William and Catherine Booth (1829-1912 and 1829-1890) : "Through blood and fire" Billy Graham (1918- ) : "Evangelist to the world"
