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George Whitefield proclaimed the Christian message to more people in history than anyone else, before or since, who spoke with an unaided voice.
A preacher of revival almost form his childhood, when he prophesied his own destiny, he had a profound impact on the social, religious and political life of both Britain and America. He crossed the Atlantic thirteen times, and merged as a celebrity figure, whose message captivated both rich and poor alike. Whitefield heralded a new kind of revival that was both spiritually powerful and entertaining at the same time.
He was also a man of contradictions. He loved the Anglican liturgy but would happily break canon law. He was a devoted Puritan yet he was also able to befriend those with more liberal morals, Above all, Whitefield was a driven man, and his overwhelming passion was to preach New Birth in Christ - the theme he was to speak on over a thousand times. He valued education, opposed slavery, cared for orphan children and changed the course of both British and American history.
Preface 11
Chapter 1 From Rebellious Youth to Ordination 17
Chapter 2 Georgia Missionary 40
Chapter 3 The Great Outdoors 61
Chapter 4 Awakening in America 82
Chapter 5 Catalyst of Revival in Scotland 107
Chapter 6 Howell Harris and the Countess 131
Chapter 7 Trapped in the Homeland 159
Chapter 8 The Grand Itinerant 183
Chapter 9 Preacher Extraordinaire 197
Chapter 10 Social Gospeller 218
Chapter 11 Theologian and Churchman 243
Chapter 12 A Fervent Spirituality 270
Chapter 13 Last Days and Assessment 299
Bibliography 322
Index 326