Revivals, Awakening and Reform
9780226560922
9780226216256
Revivals, Awakening and Reform
In Revivals, Awakenings, and Reform, McLoughlin draws on psychohistory, sociology, and anthropology to examine the relationship between America’s five great religious awakenings and their influence on five great movements for social reform in the United States. He finds that awakenings (and the revivals that are part of them) are periods of revitalization born in times of cultural stress and eventuating in drastic social reform. Awakenings are thus the means by which a people or nation creates and sustains its identity in a changing world.
"This book is sensitive, thought-provoking and stimulating. It is ’must’ reading for those interested in awakenings, and even though some may not revise their views as a result of McLoughlin’s suggestive outline, none can remain unmoved by the insights he has provided on the subject."—Christian Century
"This is one of the best books I have read all year. Professor McLoughlin has again given us a profound analysis of our culture in the midst of revivalistic trends."—Review and Expositor
"This book is sensitive, thought-provoking and stimulating. It is ’must’ reading for those interested in awakenings, and even though some may not revise their views as a result of McLoughlin’s suggestive outline, none can remain unmoved by the insights he has provided on the subject."—Christian Century
"This is one of the best books I have read all year. Professor McLoughlin has again given us a profound analysis of our culture in the midst of revivalistic trends."—Review and Expositor
256 pages | 6 x 9 | © 1978
Chicago History of American Religion
History: American History
Religion: American Religions
Table of Contents
Foreword by Martin E. Marty
Preface
1. Awakenings as Revitalizations of Culture
2. The Puritan Awakening and the Culture Core
3. The First Great Awakening, 1730-60
4. The Second Great Awakening, 1800-1830
5. The Third Great Awakening, 1890-1920
6. The Fourth Great Awakening, 1960-90(?)
Suggestions for Further Reading
Index
Preface
1. Awakenings as Revitalizations of Culture
2. The Puritan Awakening and the Culture Core
3. The First Great Awakening, 1730-60
4. The Second Great Awakening, 1800-1830
5. The Third Great Awakening, 1890-1920
6. The Fourth Great Awakening, 1960-90(?)
Suggestions for Further Reading
Index
Be the first to know
Get the latest updates on new releases, special offers, and media highlights when you subscribe to our email lists!