The American Evangelical Story
Subtitle: A History of the Movement
Publisher: Baker Academic
Published: August 1, 2005
Language: eng
Format: Paperback
Number of pages: 208
ISBN-13: 9780801026584
Subjects: Christianity; Reference; Church history; Religion - Church History; Religion; United States; Christian Ministry - Evangelism; Christianity - History - Protestant; Church History, Evangelicalism; Religion / Church History; Christianity - History - General; Evangelicalism; History; Christianity - Evangelism
Description: The American Evangelical Story surveys the role American evangelicalism has had in the shaping of global evangelical history.

Author Douglas Sweeney begins with a brief outline of the key features that define evangelicals and then explores the roots of the movement in English Pietism and the Great Awakening of the eighteenth century. He goes on to consider the importance of missions in the development of evangelicalism and the continuing emphasis placed on evangelism. Sweeney next examines the different subgroups of American evangelicals and the current challenges faced by the movement, concluding with reflections on the future of evangelicalism.

Combining a narrative style with historical detail and insight, this accessible, illustrated book will appeal to readers interested in the history of the movement, as well as students of church history.