The Great Awakening in Virginia, 1740-1790

The Great Awakening in Virginia, 1740-1790 is a historical book written by Wesley M. Gewehr. The book explores the religious revival that swept through Virginia in the mid-18th century and its impact on the social, cultural, and political landscape of the state. Gewehr provides a detailed account of the events leading up to the Great Awakening, including the role of prominent preachers such as George Whitefield and Samuel Davies. The book also examines the response of Virginia's Anglican establishment to the revival and the emergence of new religious denominations such as the Baptists and Methodists. Additionally, Gewehr highlights the impact of the Great Awakening on slavery and race relations in Virginia, as well as its influence on the American Revolution. Overall, The Great Awakening in Virginia, 1740-1790 is a comprehensive and insightful study of a pivotal moment in Virginia's history and the broader history of American religion.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.