| The Evangelical Revival Contributor(s): Ditchfield, G. M. (Author) |
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ISBN: 185728481X ISBN-13: 9781857284812 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $49.39 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: April 1998 Annotation: The world-wide impact of evangelicalism has long been recognized as a vital cultural force. Providing both a clear and accessible guide to the recent literature, this important introduction examines the revival in the British Isles during the eighteenth and early nineteenth century within a broadly international context. This up-to-date analysis explores the centrality of religion in this period by investigating the nature of the revival and emphasizing its link with popular culture. Posing fundamental questions such as "how far was the revival a threat to order?" and "what was its influence on society?", this book provides an excellent introduction to the topic for all A-level and undergraduate students of eighteenth- and nineteenth-century British history. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | Europe - Great Britain - General - Religion | Christianity - Denominations |
| Dewey: 280.409 |
| LCCN: 98178663 |
| Series: Introductions to History |
| Physical Information: 0.46" H x 5.47" W x 8.51" (0.43 lbs) 144 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 1800-1850 - Chronological Period - 18th Century - Cultural Region - British Isles - Religious Orientation - Christian |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The word-wide impact of evangelicalism has long been recognized as a vital force. Providing both a clear and accessible guide to the recent literature, this introduction examines the revival in the British Isles during the 18th and 19th-century within a broadly international context. By investigating the nature of the revival and emphasizing its link with popular culture, this analysis explores the centrality of religion in this period. Posing questions such a "how far was the revival a threat to order?" And "what was its influence on society?" This work provides an introduction to the topic for all A-level and undergraduate students of 18th and 19th-century British history. |