Faith and Fury: The Evangelical Campaign in Dingle and West Kerry, 1825-45 (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781913934125)

Bryan MacMahon gives a comprehensive overview of the origins and progress of the Protestant evangelical campaign in West Kerry from 1825 to 1845. These Church of Ireland missionaries were motivated by a desire to save Irish-speaking Catholics from what they saw as superstitious practices and enthrallment to Rome. This study brings personalities to life and records the long-lost voices and values of those on both sides of the religious divide. The work of the evangelicals was widely hailed as a model of a successful missionary campaign; however, it evoked a furious response from Catholic priests. The war of words between clergymen of both persuasions was fomented by rival local newspapers, reaching a climax in a notorious libel case in March 1845.

Author: Bryan Macmahon
ISBN-10: 1913934128
ISBN-13: 9781913934125
Publisher: Wordwell Books
Language: English
Published: 04/13/2022
Pages: 352
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.25lbs
Size: 9.10h x 6.10w x 0.90d