George Whitefield: America's Spiritual Founding Father by Thomas S. Kidd (Englis

Description: George Whitefield by Thomas S. Kidd An engaging, balanced, and penetrating narrative biography of the charismatic eighteenth-century American evangelist FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Winner of Christianity Todays 2016 Book Award for History/Biography: an engaging, balanced, and penetrating narrative biography of the charismatic eighteenth-century American evangelist George Whitefield"The most authoritative yet readable book on the eighteenth centurys greatest preacher."—Marvin Olasky, World Magazine"Kidds theologically sympathetic approach gives the book a depth that a more detached treatment might not: He misses none of the biblical allusions that peppered Whitefields utterances, and he is an excellent guide through the tangled doctrinal controversies that dogged Whitefields career."—Barton Swaim, Wall Street Journal In the years prior to the American Revolution, George Whitefield was the most famous man in the colonies. Thomas Kidds fascinating biography explores the extraordinary career of the most influential figure in the first generation of Anglo-American evangelical Christianity, examining his sometimes troubling stands on the pressing issues of the day, both secular and spiritual, and his relationships with such famous contemporaries as Benjamin Franklin, Jonathan Edwards, and John Wesley. Based on the authors comprehensive studies of Whitefields original sermons, journals, and letters, this excellent history chronicles the phenomenal rise of the trailblazer of the Great Awakening. Whitefields leadership role among the new evangelicals of the eighteenth century and his many religious disputes are meticulously covered, as are his major legacies and the permanent marks he left on evangelical Christian faith. It is arguably the most balanced biography to date of a controversial religious leader who, though relatively unknown three hundred years after his birth, was a true giant in his day and remains an important figure in Americas history. Author Biography Thomas S. Kidd is distinguished professor of history at Baylor University. He lives in Waco, TX. Review "Kidd, a professor of history at Baylor and an evangelical Christian, balances his admiration for Whitefield with scholarly rigor. . . . Kidds theologically sympathetic approach gives the book a depth that a more detached treatment might not: He misses none of the biblical allusions that peppered Whitefields utterances, and he is an excellent guide through the tangled doctrinal controversies that dogged Whitefields career. . . . A great orator keeps his listeners attention fixed on himself. What made Whitefield great was his ability to keep it fixed on Another."—Barton Swaim, Wall Street JournalWinner, Christianity Today 2016 Book Award in History/Biography"This superb chronicle of George Whitefields life is now our fullest biography for the much-studied and much-debated eighteenth-century evangelist. It combines unusual empathy with unusual comprehension."—Mark Noll, author of The Rise of Evangelicalism: The Age of Edwards, Whitefield and the Wesleys"George Whitefield: Americas Spiritual Founding Father traces the life of perhaps the most important evangelical leader in American history, the minister most responsible for the rise of the evangelical movement in the decades before the American Revolution. Thomas Kidd introduces us to a flawed but deeply religious man whose passionate preaching inspired thousands of Americans to become evangelical Christians. Lucid, well-researched, and insightful, this book is an absorbing account of Whitefields remarkable life and ministry."—Catherine Brekus, author of Sarah Osborns World: The Rise of Evangelical Christianity in Early America"Thomas Kidds judicious portrait places Whitefield at the center of the transatlantic evangelical awakening, where he belongs."—Bruce Hindmarsh, author of The Evangelical Conversion Narrative: Spiritual Autobiography in Early Modern England"Thoroughly researched, and rooted in an exact knowledge of Whitefields times; critically perceptive while remaining appreciatively sympathetic; this is the best balanced and most illuminating chronicle of the Anglo-American Awakeners career that has yet been produced."—J.I. Packer, Professor of Theology, Regent College"I commend this book to any serious student of American history. British by birth, George Whitefield is in fact woven into the spiritual fabric of our own nation—he was a central figure in the Great Awakening of the early American colonies, his rousing sermons and booming voice stirring thousands. He truly is, in the words of Kidd, Americas Spiritual Founding Father."—Frank Wolf, Congressman of the 10th District of Virginia Review Quote "This superb chronicle of George Whitefields life is now our fullest biography for the much-studied and much-debated eighteenth-century evangelist. It combines unusual empathy with unusual comprehension."--Mark Noll, author of The Rise of Evangelicalism: The Age of Edwards, Whitefield and the Wesleys " George Whitefield: Americas Spiritual Founding Father traces the life of perhaps the most important evangelical leader in American history, the minister most responsible for the rise of the evangelical movement in the decades before the American Revolution. Thomas Kidd introduces us to a flawed but deeply religious man whose passionate preaching inspired thousands of Americans to become evangelical Christians. Lucid, well-researched, and insightful, this book is an absorbing account of Whitefields remarkable life and ministry."--Catherine Brekus, author of Sarah Osborns World: The Rise of Evangelical Christianity in Early America "Thomas Kidds judicious portrait places Whitefield at the center of the transatlantic evangelical awakening, where he belongs."--Bruce Hindmarsh, author of The Evangelical Conversion Narrative: Spiritual Autobiography in Early Modern England "Thoroughly researched, and rooted in an exact knowledge of Whitefields Details ISBN0300223587 Author Thomas S. Kidd Short Title GEORGE WHITEFIELD Pages 344 Publisher Yale University Press Language English ISBN-10 0300223587 ISBN-13 9780300223583 Media Book Format Paperback Year 2016 Imprint Yale University Press Subtitle Americas Spiritual Founding Father Place of Publication New Haven Country of Publication United States DEWEY 269.2092 Illustrations 13 b-w illus. AU Release Date 2016-09-06 NZ Release Date 2016-09-06 US Release Date 2016-09-06 Publication Date 2016-09-06 UK Release Date 2016-09-06 Alternative 9780300181623 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:161680889;

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