The Emergence of Evangelical Spirituality: The Age of Edwards, Newton, and Whitefield

by Tom Schwanda (Editor), Mark A. Noll (Foreword)

Recent decades have witnessed a growing interest in evangelical spirituality. Although several books are available that focus on evangelical spirituality, none thus far has included the rich and varied resources of primary readings of this under-researched spiritual tradition. The Emergence of Evangelical Spirituality offers readers a balanced collection of primary sources for eighteenth-century evangelical spirituality in America and Britain. Beginning with a chapter that introduces readers to the foundational nature and themes of evangelical spirituality, the book goes on to present the writings of men and women authors―some very well known, others not well known―grouped into six thematic categories. From giants of the movement such as Jonathan Edwards and George Whitefield to social reformers William Wilberforce and Hannah More and such hymn writers as William Cowper, The Emergence of Evangelical Spirituality presents an invaluable and unequalled treasury of authors representing a rich heritage of American and British spirituality for students and general readers alike. †

336 pages, Hardcover

Published April 5, 2016

Reviews

[Cody Raak · Rating 5 out of 5]

A beautiful selection of primary sources on early evangelical spiritual experiences and reflections.

The sermons, letters, hymns, and journals are from both men and women, with helpful introductions to each category of the anthology. There are few annotations to help explain some of the cultural or historical context for the selections, but the ones there were helpful.

[Nicholas Abraham · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great examples of Evangelical piety. Probably best read slowly to grapple with each example because the way that it jumps from selection to selection can be a bit hard to follow. Yet, the selections fit the themes of the chapters well.