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“I commend this book to any serious student of American history. British by birth, George Whitefield is in fact woven into the spiritual fabric of our own nation—he was a central figure in the Great Awakening of the early American colonies, his rousing sermons and booming voice stirring thousands. He truly is, in the words of Kidd, ‘America’s Spiritual Founding Father.’”—Frank Wolf, Congressman of the 10th District of Virginia
(Frank Wolf)“This superb chronicle of George Whitefield’s life is now our fullest biography for the much-studied and much-debated eighteenth-century evangelist. It combines unusual empathy with unusual comprehension.”—Mark Noll, author of The Rise of Evangelicalism: The Age of Edwards, Whitefield and the Wesleys
(Mark Noll)George Whitefield: America’s Spiritual Founding Father traces the life of perhaps the most important evangelical leader in American history, the minister most responsible for the rise of the evangelical movement in the decades before the American Revolution. Thomas Kidd introduces us to a flawed but deeply religious man whose passionate preaching inspired thousands of Americans to become evangelical Christians. Lucid, well-researched, and insightful, this book is an absorbing account of Whitefield’s remarkable life and ministry.—Catherine Brekus, author of Sarah Osborn's World: The Rise of Evangelical Christianity in Early America
(Catherine Brekus)“Thomas Kidd’s judicious portrait places Whitefield at the center of the transatlantic evangelical awakening, where he belongs.”—Bruce Hindmarsh, author of The Evangelical Conversion Narrative: Spiritual Autobiography in Early Modern England
(Bruce Hindmarsh)“Thoroughly researched, and rooted in an exact knowledge of Whitefield’s times; critically perceptive while remaining appreciatively sympathetic; this is the best balanced and most illuminating chronicle of the Anglo-American Awakener’s career that has yet been produced.”—J.I. Packer, Professor of Theology, Regent College
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About the Author
Thomas S. Kidd is professor of history at Baylor University. His previous books include God of Liberty: A Religious History of the American Revolution, Patrick Henry: First Among Patriots, and The Great Awakening: The Roots of Evangelical Christianity in Colonial America. He lives in Waco, TX.
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Thomas S. Kidd teaches history at Baylor University, and is Associate Director of Baylor's Institute for Studies of Religion. Dr. Kidd writes at the Anxious Bench blog at Patheos.com. He also regularly contributes for outlets such as WORLD Magazine, The Gospel Coalition, and USA Today. His latest book is George Whitefield: America's Spiritual Founding Father. He is also writing a history of Baptists in America with co-author Barry Hankins. Find him on Facebook at www.facebook.com/thomas.kidd and on Twitter @ThomasSKidd
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This is an excellent addition to Whitefield literature. I first encountered Whitefield's life in 1982 reading JC Ryle's short, yet powerful biography of Whitefield. Reading it made a spiritual impact upon me. Since then I have read widely on his life, e.g from Dallimore/Tyerman to Stout/ Lambert and beyond. Kidd makes Whitefield's life accessible in a thoroughly documented manner. He allows Whitefield's spiritual genuineness to shine, yet does not gloss over his failures. Great men are men at best. Whitefield was a great man, and filled with much grace to preach the regenerating Gospel of Jesus Christ like few others ever have. Kidd never loses sight of this central truth in Whitefield's life. This volume is a wonderful corrective to the recent attempts made to relegate Whitefield's spiritual power to fanaticism or a manipulative use of techniques to produce results. This book will also serve to stimulate further constructive and critical discussion amongst those who recognize that God did a great, surprising work of grace in the 18th century, though there were troubling issues, which Whitefield well understood. The Lord used George Whitefield in a significant manner. This is not hagiography but historical fact. Even Benjamin Franklin recognized this, though he did not accept Whitefield's Gospel message. Thank you Professor Kidd. This was the first book of yours I've read -- I look forward to getting to know more of your work.
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