9781332133079 - The Great Awakening, in the Middle Colonies (Classic Reprint) de Charles Hartshorn Maxson (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the profound impact of the Great Awakening, a period of intense religious fervor and social reform that swept through the British colonies in the mid-eighteenth century. The author delves into the origins and evolution of this movement, tracing its roots to various sources, including the rise of Pietism among German immigrants in Pennsylvania, the radical evangelism of the Dutch in New Jersey, and a similar revival among English-speaking Presbyterians in the Middle Colonies. The book examines the Great Awakening not simply as a period of religious excitement, but as a transformative force that reshaped colonial society. The author shows how this movement, though ostensibly unsectarian, ultimately strengthened and popularized those denominations that embraced its principles, contributing to a social and political revolution. The book also explores the international context of the Great Awakening, demonstrating its connections to the broader Methodist Revival in the British Empire and the pietistic movement in Germany. The author's insights into the Great Awakening shed light on the complex interplay of religious, social, and political forces that shaped early America. By tracing the evolution of this movement, the book reveals how a period of intense religious fervor transformed into a powerful force for social change and ultimately paved the way for the birth of a new nation. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.