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Christians: 10 -- Politeness and Enthusiasm

Traces roots of modern revivalism to 18th century Europe, when the church moved away from its aristocratic approach (The Age of Reason) to the more open, enthusiastic style through the efforts of George Whitefield and John Wesley--founders of the Methodists. Examines Voltaire's criticisms of the corrupt French church, his exile to England, and his death in Paris before the Revolution. Relates Wesley's teachings of Hell and his conviction that the great Lisbon earthquake was God's punishment for earthly sins. Ends with suggestion that the Methodist church has lost much of its enthusiasm, but still appeals to huge congregations and was the origin of the revivalism that thrives today.
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First released in England

Contrasts the two strands of Christianity that emerged in the 18th century--that of the educated classes and that of revivalist enthusiasm

More in Christians Series

  1. Christians: 10 -- Politeness and Enthusiasm 1976
  2. Christians: 11 -- Missions Abroad 1976
  3. Christians: 12 -- The Roots of Disbelief 1976
  4. Christians: 2 -- The Christian Empire 1976
  5. Christians: 3 -- The Birth of Europe 1976
  6. Christians: 4 -- Faith and Fear 1976
  7. Christians: 5 -- People of the Book 1976
  8. Christians: 6 -- Princes and Prelates 1976
  9. Christians: 7 -- Protest and Reform 1976
  10. Christians: 8 -- The Conquest of Souls 1976
  11. Christians: 9 -- In Search of Tolerance 1976
  12. Christians: 13 -- The Godless State? 1977
  13. The Christians, No. 1: A Peculiar People 1978

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  1. 16mm Filmography (legacy record) — title, year, creator, format, sound, genre, catalog record, video
  2. 16mm Filmography editors — length, color, description

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