George Whitefield's Journals

by George Whitefield

Ten autobiographical accounts, written between 1737 and 1745

Genres: Biography, History, Theology, Christian, Church History

596 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1960

About the author

George Whitefield, also known as George Whitfield, was an English Anglican priest who helped spread the Great Awakening in Britain and, especially, in the British North American colonies. He was one of the founders of Methodism and of the evangelical movement generally. He became perhaps the best-known preacher in Britain and America in the 18th century, and because he travelled through all of the American colonies and drew great crowds and media coverage, he was one of the most widely recognized public figures in colonial America.

Reviews

[Aleyna Kirsch · Rating 4 out of 5]

I finally finished it! Very repetitive, but a great reminder to do all things for the glory of Him who made us.

[Marc Axelrod · Rating 5 out of 5]

Repetitive as journals tend to be, but historically fascinating as you walk with Whitefield across England and sail across the seas multiple times and as he preaches the new birth in the colonies. Fascinating to read of his contacts with Wesley and the Tennants and Edwards and others. Amazing that so many parsons would not let him preach in their congregations, Maybe because they were jealous, but then he would go outside and preach to thousands. He loved preaching the gospel. We need more Whitefields!

[Sandu Andronic · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fabulos!

[Travis Daggett · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good primary source

[Marcia · Rating 3 out of 5]

It was fascinating to read the day-to-day Journals of George Whitefield, the Great Awakening minister and early friend of the Wesleys. I really enjoyed his trips to the American colonies and reading his descriptions of various points in New England, the midAtlantic, and Georgia. To have him writing about Lewes DE, and Faggs Manor, PA, and NewCastle, then his impressions of Boston and it's people were so very interesting. It is so difficult to imagine what the Revival he led, was like - with thousands coming to hear him preach - he was often critical of the ministers of his day - but it was interesting to read about issues and basic human failings that are with us today. Some of it was repetitive and I would have appreciated more detail, but I did get a real sense of what the world was like when we were still a British colony!

[Simon · Rating 4 out of 5]

These journals cover the conversion and early ministry of George Whitefield. It was amazing to read about how God used him in his outdoor preaching ministry. He regularly preached to thousands at a time. He suffered from poor health, but even when he was very weak, he was often strengthened when he started to preach.