The Great Awakening in Virginia: 1740-1790 (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781025691596)

"The Great Awakening in Virginia, 1740-1790" provides a comprehensive scholarly examination of the transformative religious revivals that swept through the colony of Virginia during the eighteenth century. Wesley M. Gewehr explores the rise of evangelical denominations-specifically the Presbyterians, Baptists, and Methodists-and their profound impact on the social and political fabric of the region.

The narrative details how these spiritual movements challenged the established Anglican Church, fostered a spirit of individualism, and contributed to the democratic ideals that preceded the American Revolution. By analyzing the work of key itinerant preachers and the localized responses to their messages, the book illuminates the intersection of faith, class, and regional identity.

This study serves as a vital resource for understanding the religious foundations of the American South. It traces the shift from a formal, state-sanctioned religious hierarchy to a more pluralistic and fervent spiritual landscape. "The Great Awakening in Virginia, 1740-1790" remains an essential text for students of colonial history, religious studies, and early American sociology, offering deep insights into the movements that reshaped the ideological landscape of a nascent nation.

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