Smith, Timothy Lawrence, 1924-

Revivalism and social reform in mid-nineteenth-century America : [print] - New York, New York : Abingdon Press, (c)1957. - 253 pages ; 24 cm



The inner structure of American Protestantism -- The social influence of the churches -- The resurgence of revivalism: 1840-57 -- Annus mirabilis: 1858 -- The fruits of fervor -- Evangelical Unitarianism -- The holiness revival at Oberlin -- Sanctification in American Methodism -- Revivalism and perfectionism -- The evangelical origins of social Christianity -- The churches help the poor -- Christian liberty and human bondage: the paradox of slavery -- The spiritual warfare against slavery -- The gospel of the kingdom.

"Critical essay on the sources of information": pages 238-248.



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Revivals--United States.
Church and social problems--United States.

S662.R485 1957