Books on 18th Century
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The Great Awakening
A History of the Revival of Religion in the Time of Whitefield and Edwards
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Endorsements ‘I can recommend without hesitation the reading of The Great Awakening. It is really one of those marvellous heart-warming books and I cannot imagine a better way of spending a summer holiday. What Tracy gives us is an account of true revival.’ — D. MARTYN LLOYD-JONES ‘The history of genuine revival stirs us. Through […]
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Book Description Although much has been written on the evangelical revival of the 18th century, J. C. Ryle’s Christian Leaders of the 18th Century remains the best popular introduction to this great spiritual era. With simplicity and vigour, he traces the lives of the eleven Christian leaders who ‘shook England from one end to another’, […]
John Elias
Life, Letters and Essays
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This account by Edward Morgan traces the life and ministry of Elias from his first religious impressions until the day when 10, 000 attended his funeral in Anglessey, the scene of most of his labours. 432pp.
Life & Sermons Of Edward D. Griffin
2 Volume Set
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A biography of Griffin (1770–1837) by W.E. Sprague, with 60 of his sermons, which are fine examples of the simple, arresting and heart-searching preaching which was so used of God. 1192pp. Set.
George Whitefield
2 Volume Set: Life and Times of the Great Evangelist of the 18th Century Revival
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An outstanding biography of the great preacher of the 18th century evangelical revival, popularly written, and with an urgent message for the present day. 612 & 620pp.
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In this once famous best-seller, Scott (1747–1821) describes the influences which brought him into the kingdom of God. 128pp.
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From his deep Christian experience, Boston gave the church one of its most enduring spiritual autobiographies. 576pp.
George Whitefield
Volume 2: Life and Times of the Great Evangelist of the 18th Century Revival
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An outstanding biography of the great preacher of the 18th century evangelical revival, popularly written, and with an urgent message for the present day. 612 & 620pp.
George Whitefield
Volume 1: Life and Times of the Great Evangelist of the 18th Century Revival
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An outstanding biography of the great preacher of the 18th century evangelical revival, popularly written, and with an urgent message for the present day. 612 & 620pp.
The Calvinistic Methodist Fathers of Wales
2 Volume Set
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Stimulating and enjoyable volumes which narrate the exciting story of how Wales was spiritually transformed in the 18th and 19th centuries. Translated from the Welsh by John Aaron. 800 & 816pp. Illustrated.
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Faith Cook has used unpublished and little-known sources to produce this comprehensive biography of the man of whom John Wesley said, ‘A few such as him would make a nation tremble. He carries fire wherever he goes.’ 368pp.
William Carey
And the Missionary Vision
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The heroic story of Carey’s passionate advocacy of world mission. Includes his Enquiry and a sermon by Andrew Fuller. 128pp.
Select Sermons of George Whitefield
With an account of his life by J.C. Ryle
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A ‘judicious and representative’ selection of the sermons of George Whitefield, together with an account of his life by J. C. Ryle.
Five Pioneer Missionaries
David Brainerd, William C. Burns, John Eliot, Henry Martyn, John G. Paton
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The awe-inspiring stories of David Brainerd, William Chalmers Burns, John Eliot, Henry Martyn and John G. Paton. 352pp.
The Cambuslang Revival
The Scottish Evangelical Revival of the Eighteenth Century
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The author uses first-hand accounts to tell of the 1742 revival. 272pp.
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Concerned with the spiritual explanation of the movement, which far from dwindling at Wesley’s death, increased in momentum, breadth and transforming power. A thrilling study of great relevance for the contemporary church, pointing to the key to the recovery of authentic Christianity. 288pp.
Thoughts on the New England Revival
Vindicating the Great Awakening
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Here we find ‘the theologian of revival’ ably vindicating the Great Awakening against its critics. 304pp.
Thomas Charles’ Spiritual Counsels
Selected From His Letters and Papers by Edward Morgan
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Selections from the letters and papers of the 18th-century minister of Bala in North Wales, with a biographical sketch by Iain H. Murray. 520pp.
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The stories of four young men who made an extraordinary spiritual impact on their generation—David Brainerd, Henry Martyn, Robert Murray M‘Cheyne and Ion Keith-Falconer—and whose example and passion still call us to greater devotion for Christ. 272pp.
Southern Presbyterian Leaders
1683 - 1911
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A fascinating series of sketches of leaders in the Southern Presbyterian Church between colonial times and 1911 when White wrote. 512pp.
Selina, Countess of Huntingdon
Her Pivotal Role in the 18th Century Evangelical Awakening
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This major biography rescues the Countess—so greatly admired by King George III, Whitefield and other leaders of the Evangelical Revival— from undeserved obscurity and misrepresentation. 496pp.
Revival And Revivalism
The Making and Marring of American Evangelicalism 1750 - 1858
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Subtitled ‘The Making and Marring of American Evangelicalism 1750–1858’, this book traces the spiritually epoch-making events of the 18th and 19th centuries and rejects the frequent identification of ‘revival’ with ‘revivalism’. 480pp.
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The lives of the author’s father and uncle, members of the Scottish aristocracy, who became identified for fifty years with many of the foremost evangelical enterprises of the 19th century. 728pp.
Life of John Brown
With Select Writings
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An autobiographical account of the life of John Brown of Haddington (1722–1787), with additional material from his youngest son. 208pp.
Jonathan Edwards
A New Biography
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Edwards’ theology is here set in its proper context of his life. We see him in public and private, as pastor in the days of the Great Awakening, as well as in the ‘wilderness’ years in Stockbridge. 536pp. Illustrated.
History of the English Calvinistic Baptists 1791-1892
From John Gill to C.H. Spurgeon
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Covering the period 1771–1892, from the death of John Gill to that of C. H. Spurgeon, gives a fascinating look at the lives and perspectives of both theological giants and lesser-known lights among the Baptists. 432pp.
Diary and Journal of David Brainerd
Preface and Reflections by Jonathan Edwards
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Brainerd’s life is a vivid, powerful testimony to the truth that God can and does use weak, sick, discouraged, lonely, struggling saints . . . to accomplish amazing things for his glory’—John Piper. 792pp.
The Atonement Controversy
In Welsh Theological Literature and Debate, 1707 - 1841
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Details the discussion in Welsh theological literature and debate (1707–1841), seeking to understand the nature and extent of the atonement. Translated by John Aaron. 432pp.
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