The first in a series of books presenting a connected history of evangelical movements in the English-speaking world spread over nearly three centuries.
A History of EvangelicalismSeries
This comprehensive series delves into the three-hundred-year history of a diverse yet cohesive Christian movement. It explores its social and intellectual evolution from the British and North American revivals of the eighteenth century to the present day. The volumes meticulously detail key figures, publications, practices, beliefs, and influential networks that shaped this tradition. Accessible to a wide readership, it offers fascinating interpretations of a movement that remains profoundly impactful today.
Recommended Reading Order
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The Expansion of Evangelicalism
- 288 pages
- 11 hours of reading
Explore the evolution of evangelicalism from the 1790s to the 1840s, highlighting its global impact, key figures, and the movement's role in social issues like slavery.
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A comprehensive history of worldwide evangelicalism in the later 19th century.
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The Age of Torrey, Mott, McPherson and Hammond. Volume 4 in the five-volume series on the history of evangelicalisn in the English-speaking world. Covers the 1900s to be 1940s. This series presents, for the first time, a connected history of evangelical movements from the 1730s through to the 1990s. The five volumes are united by their use of a common definition of evangelicalism that stresses conversion, reliance on Scripture, activism (especially in evangelism) and the centrality of the cross of Christ. The series offers provocative interpretations as well as factual details, provides extensive bibliographical references and is accessible to a wide
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The Global Diffusion of Evangelicalism
- 283 pages
- 10 hours of reading
Explore the remarkable growth of evangelical Christianity from 1945 to 2000 in this volume. Delve into mission movements, key figures, and theological developments.