Question: What is the birthdate of this American philosopher also known for his writings on Christian spiritual formation, who wrote that "Deeper Experiences" is "the one book other than the Bible that has most influenced me"?
Context: James Gilchrist Lawson (1874–1946) was a prolific British Christian author and compiler.  Most notably, he compiled biographical sketches into "Deeper Experiences of Famous Christians" (1911), which is a landmark text in Pentecostal and Charismatic history.  This book draws broadly from Christian history and the Wesleyan holiness movement to include many post-conversion experiences with the Holy Spirit, which Lawson believed to be the baptism of the Holy Spirit.  In this way, it connects the modern Pentecostal movement, which began in 1900, to the much larger stream of Christian theology and history.  Biographical sketches include Girolamo Savonarola, Fenelon, Madame Guyon, John Wesley, Charles Finney, William Booth, and many others.  Author and professor Dallas Willard wrote that "Deeper Experiences" is ″the one book other than the Bible that has most influenced me. ″ Quiet Time is a term used to describe regular individual sessions of Christian spiritual activities, such as prayer, private meditation, worship of God or study of the Bible.  The term "Quiet Time" is used by 20th-century Protestants, mostly evangelical Christians.  It is also called "personal Bible study" or "personal devotions".  Rick Warren points out that it has also been called "morning watch" and "appointment with God". Columbia International University (CIU) is a Christian institution of higher education located in Columbia, South Carolina.  CIU is a fully accredited institution (through the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools) recognized for its emphasis upon spiritual formation, biblical authority and world evangelization.  Through its expanding number of liberal arts programs and its historically strong Bible and ministry programs, CIU seeks to meet the challenges of the 21st century both in the United States and abroad by producing “professional ministers” such as pastors, and "ministering professionals” such as teachers, psychologists and business professionals.  CIU achieves this through the practice of “total life training” which engages the head, the heart, and the hands, what they call their "educational triad”: 1) Head – Strive for academic excellence with the Bible at the core of all learning; 2) Heart – Grow in maturity in Christ; 3) Hands – Practice skills related to personal and vocational goals in the community away from the classroom. Renovaré (from the Latin ""to renew"" or ""to restore"") is a Christian non-profit organization dedicated to helping individuals and churches to become better Christians by engaging in so-called "intentional Christian spiritual formation."  Renovaré encourages people to develop a balanced vision of Christian faith and witness which draws on the experience of the whole church - across all denominations, and throughout Christian history - and to develop that into a practical strategy for spiritual growth, drawing on classical religious activities, such as prayer, Bible reading, worship, meditation, fasting, and silence.  The ministry is international in scope (with affiliates in the USA, Britain, Ireland, Korea, and Brazil) and is ecumenical in character; Renovaré's ministry team draws together members of a wide variety of Christian denominations, including Anglican, Baptist, Church of God, Lutheran, Methodist, Roman Catholic, Presbyterian, and Quaker. Bible stories, Judeo-Christian retellings of certain portions of the Bible, have long had a place in family religious worship, spiritual instruction, literature, and the cultural underpinnings of many Christian and Jewish societies.  In many Christian churches, they are regular ingredients of Sunday School curricula.  The underlying spiritual principles in many of these stories are also used in preaching and teaching for Judeo-Christian adults as well.  The Tanakh, also known as the Old Testament, contains stories about the creation and fall of humanity, the covenant God established with Abraham, and the history of the 'Chosen People' of Israel.  The New Testament in the Christian Bible contains stories about the life of Jesus, the parables he told, and about the first period of apostolic activities. A Christian music festival (also known as a Jesus music festival or simply a Jesus festival) is a music festival held by the Christian community, in support of performers of Christian music.  The festivals are characterized by more than just music; many feature motivational speakers and evangelists, and include seminars on Christian spiritual and missions topics, service, and evangelism.  They are often viewed as evangelical tools, and small festivals can draw 10 times the crowd of traditional revival meetings.  While the central theme of a Christian festival is Jesus Christ, the core appeal of a Christian music festival remains the artists and their music.  Critics point out that the dichotomy of business and religious interests can be problematic for Christian festivals.  In similar ways as the Christian music industry in general, festivals can be drawn away from their central theme and gravitate toward commercialization and mainstream acts in an attempt to draw crowds. Gary G. Cohen is President Emeritus of Cohen Theological Seminary, in Torrance, California, and in Seoul, South Korea.  After graduating from Temple University, in Philadelphia, with a B.S.Ed., he taught high school biology and chemistry, at Philadelphia's Germantown High School, and physics, at Shelton College, in Ringwood, NJ.  Cohen, then, graduated from Faith Theological Seminary, with an MDiv and a STM and received his Th.D.  from Grace Theological Seminary, in Winona Lake, Indiana.  In 1989, an Litt.D.  was conferred upon him for his writings, including, ""Hosea-Amos,"" ""Understanding Revelation,"" ""The Horsemen Are Coming"" and ""Weep Not for Me.""  Articles by him appear in, "Zion's Fire," and in other periodicals.  Cohen was one of the translators of the "New King James Bible," and he did editorial work on the "Red Letter King James Bible" and contributed articles for the "Christian Life Bible" and the "Kirban Prophecy Bible".  His articles on Hebrew and Greek words appear in the ""Old Testament Theological Word Book"" and in ""The Complete Bible Library.""  Cohen is a retired Army Reserve chaplain (COL) and is a graduate of the United States Air Force Air War College.  He also served as pastor of two churches,as president of Graham Bible College and of Clearwater Christian College, and professor at Miami Christian College.  In 1994, with the help of his family, he built the prototype for the model of the old City of Jerusalem, now housed in Orlando, FL, at the Holyland Experience. Francis de Sales, {'1': ", '2': 'CO OM OFM Cap. ', '3': ", '4': "} (French: "François de Sales" ; 21 August 156728 December 1622) was a Bishop of Geneva and is honored as a saint in the Catholic Church.  He became noted for his deep faith and his gentle approach to the religious divisions in his land resulting from the Protestant Reformation.  He is known also for his writings on the topic of spiritual direction and spiritual formation, particularly the "Introduction to the Devout Life" and the "Treatise on the Love of God". Introduction to the Devout Life (French: "Introduction à la vie dévote") is a book written by Saint Francis de Sales, the first edition being published in 1609.  The final edition was published in 1619, prior to the death of Francis in 1622.  It enjoyed wide popularity, and was well received in both Protestant and Catholic circles, evidenced by its translation into all major languages of the day.  It is typically categorized as a form of reading known as lectio divina ("divine reading"), based on the Christian monastic practice of spiritual reading.  Like "The Imitation of Christ" by Thomas a Kempis, it is considered a spiritual classic in the Christian tradition.  The work is also used as a guide in Christian spiritual direction. Dallas Albert Willard (September 4, 1935 – May 8, 2013) was an American philosopher also known for his writings on Christian spiritual formation.  Much of his work in philosophy was related to phenomenology, particularly the work of Edmund Husserl, many of whose writings he translated into English for the first time.  He was longtime Professor of Philosophy at The University of Southern California in Los Angeles, teaching at the school from 1965 until his death in 2013 and serving as the department chair from 1982 to 1985.
Answer: September 4, 1935