George Whitefield
The First Transatlantic Revivalist
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George Whitefield proclaimed the Christian message to more people in history than anyone else, before or since, who spoke with an unaided voice. A preacher of revival almost from his childhood, when he prophesied his own destiny, he had a profound impact on the social, religious and political life of both Britain and America. He crossed the Atlantic thirteen times, and merged as a celebrity figure, whose message captivated both rich and poor alike.
Whitefield heralded a new kind of revival that was both spiritually powerful and entertaining at the same time. He was also a man of contradictions. He loved the Anglican liturgy but would happily break canon law. He was a devoted Puritan yet he was also able to befriend those with more liberal morals,
Above all, Whitefield was a driven man, and his overwhelming passion was to preach New Birth in Christ – the theme he was to speak on over a thousand times. He valued education, opposed slavery, cared for orphan children and changed the course of both British and American history.
Reviews for George Whitefield
Canon Dr James Steven, academic dean and coordinator, Centre for Liturgy and Worship, Sarum College
Prof David Bebbington, professor of history, University of Stirling
Dr David Ceri Jones, reader in early modern history, Aberystwyth University
Dr Ian Maddock, senior lecturer in theology, Sydney Missionary and Bible College
Revd Dr Tim Welch, director of studies at Bristol Baptist College