For centuries; revivals―and the conversions they inspire―have played a significant role in American evangelicalism. Often unnoticed or unconsidered; however; are the particular theologies underlying these revivals and conversions to faith. With that in mind; church historian Robert Caldwell traces the fascinating story of American revival theologies from the First Great Awakening through the Second Great Awakening; from roughly 1740 to 1840. As he uncovers this aspect of American religious history; Caldwell offers a reconsideration of the theologies of figures such as George Whitefield; Jonathan Edwards; John Wesley; Joseph Bellamy; Samuel Hopkins; and Charles Finney. His scope also includes movements; such as New Divinity theology; Taylorism; Baptist revival theology; Princeton theology; and the Restorationist movement. With this study; we gain fresh insight into what it meant to become a Christian during the age of America's great awakenings.
#174630 in Books Marc Zvi Brettler 2005-10-01Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.28 x 1.28 x 6.30l; 1.46 #File Name: 082760775X400 pagesHow to Read the Bible
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