The Bold Frontier Preacher (Classic Reprint): A Portraiture of Rev. William Cravens, of Virginia - Couverture souple

J. B. Wakeley

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1332105483 ISBN 13 : 9781332105489

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

This book introduces readers to the remarkable life and ministry of William Cravens, one of the most influential pioneers of Methodism in the American South and West. The author draws from the testimonies of those who knew Cravens, along with his own writings, to paint a vivid portrait of a towering figure whose sermons and actions left an unforgettable mark on the religious landscape of the 19th century. Cravens's fiery preaching against the evils of slavery and intemperance earned him widespread animosity, yet his unwavering courage and devout faith inspired countless others to join the Methodist movement. This volume not only sheds light on Cravens's personal story but also on the broader history of Methodism in a time of great social and religious upheaval, offering valuable insights into the challenges and triumphs of early American Christianity.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

William "Billy" Cravens was unlike anything the Virginia frontier had ever seen. Once a fierce drinker and brawler, Cravens converted to Christianity and became a traveling Methodist preacher who – if the situation called for it – administered severe physical punishment to those foolish enough to call him out. Cravens (1766-1826) was equally fearless in the pulpit. He was passionate in his hatred of slavery and used the pulpit to routinely heap abuse on both the institution and slaveholders alike. This 1869 biography by the Rev. J.B. Wakeley paints a lively portrait of this hellfire and brimstone Methodist preacher and, in the process, gives us a rare glimpse into what life was like along the Virginia frontier in the early 1800s. Long out of print, this revived edition of "The Bold Frontier Preacher" is a valuable addition to the canon of works memorializing America's pioneers.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Forgotten Books
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1332105483
• ISBN 13: 9781332105489
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 123
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