Essential reading! This historical study traces the landmark changes of revival in both understanding and practice from the mid-18th to mid-19th centuries. More than just a record of the church's past, this volume delves into the distinction between ''revival'' and ''revivalism'' and offers insights that provide a key to understanding contemporary evangelicalism and its deep needs. 455 pages, hardcover from Banner of Truth.
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5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Joey (Greenwood, Indiana), August 29, 2006
I really enjoyed this book. I was not expecting this book to be so spiritually edifying. I was expecting more of a history. However, some of the quotes from the ministers involved in the revivals were refreshing to my soul. Iain Murray does a good job of letting the people involved speak for themselves. He is fast becoming one of my favorite authors.
0 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Marvin Patrick (Mt. Airy, MD), October 02, 2002
This book is irresponsible, at best. Ian Murray has, once again, used one of his books as a cloak to tout Calvinism rather than deal with the subject insinuated by the title. Several times he lies about Charles Finney--a common practice among, not all, but far too many Calvinists. I do not condone all that Finney did, but I refuse to lie about him in order to support my views. This book should have been titled, 'Calvinism vs. the Rest of the Christianity.' There was, however, only a small explanation of what Murray sees as the difference between Calvinism & 'Arminianism.'
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by B Newton (Burnsville, NC), June 15, 2001
This book should be required reading for every minister of the gospel. It's pages should anger every Christian at the way true Revival history has been covered up by mainstream American Christianity. Murray wonderfully presents the reason why American religion is so fake and flabby today. This book should set our hearts ablaze with the cry "Oh that thou wouldest rend the heavens and come down" from Isaiah 64. Soli Deo Gloria!
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