A History Of American Revivals (1912) - Frank Grenville Beardsley - Bog

""A History of American Revivals"" is a comprehensive account of the religious revivals that swept across America in the 18th and 19th centuries. Written by Frank Grenville Beardsley and originally published in 1912, this book traces the origins of revivalism in America and examines its impact on society and culture.Beardsley begins by exploring the Great Awakening of the 1730s and 1740s, which he argues was the first major revival in American history. He then moves on to discuss the Second Great Awakening, which took place in the early 19th century and had a profound impact on American society, politics, and religion.Throughout the book, Beardsley provides detailed accounts of the key figures and events of each revival, including the preaching of Jonathan Edwards, the camp meetings of the Cane Ridge Revival, and the urban revivals of the 1850s. He also examines the controversies and criticisms that arose in response to these revivals, including debates over slavery, women's rights, and the role of emotions in religion.Overall, ""A History of American Revivals"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of religion in America. It provides a detailed and nuanced account of a crucial period in American history, and sheds light on the social, cultural, and political forces that shaped the nation during this time.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.