Life Of George Whitefield (1866)

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The book ""Life Of George Whitefield"" by David Addison Harsha, published in 1866, is a comprehensive biography of the famous English evangelist George Whitefield. The book covers Whitefield's life and ministry from his birth in Gloucester, England in 1714 to his death in Newburyport, Massachusetts in 1770. The author provides a detailed account of Whitefield's early years, including his education at Oxford University and his conversion to Christianity. Harsha then goes on to describe Whitefield's rise to fame as a preacher, his travels throughout England and America, and his impact on the religious revival known as the Great Awakening. The book also explores Whitefield's relationships with other prominent figures of his time, including John Wesley and Benjamin Franklin. Harsha provides insights into Whitefield's personality, his preaching style, and his theological beliefs. Overall, ""Life Of George Whitefield"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Christianity, the Great Awakening, or the life of this influential preacher.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.