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Author:
Winiarski, Douglas Leo, author.
Title:
Darkness falls on the land of light : experiencing religious awakenings in eighteenth-century New England / Douglas L. Winiarski.
Publisher:
Published for the Omohundro Institute of Early American History and CultureWilliamsburg, Virginia, by the University of North Carolina Press,
Copyright Date:
2017
Description:
xxii, 607 pages : illustrations, maps, charts, facsimiles ; 25 cm
Subject:
New England--Church history--18th century.
Great Awakening.
New England--Religious life and customs.
Other Authors:
Omohundro Institute of Early American History & Culture.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents:
Introduction -- Part One. Godly walkers -- Part Two. In a flame -- Part Three. Exercised bodies, impulsive Bibles -- Part Four. Pentecost and protest -- Part Five. Travels -- Epilogue -- Appendix A -- Appendix B -- Appendix C.
Summary:
"This ... history of popular religion in eighteenth-century New England examines the experiences of ordinary people living through extraordinary times. Drawing on an unprecedented quantity of letters, diaries, and testimonies, Douglas Winiarski recovers the pervasive and vigorous lay piety of the early eighteenth century"-- Provided by publisher.
ISBN:
1469628260
9781469628264
OCLC:
(OCoLC)945745460
LCCN:
2016033871
Locations:
USUX851 -- Iowa State University - Parks Library (Ames)

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