Episode 22: American Revival
There are many events in history that remain controversial far after there happening. But most revolves around the causes and effects. In this case, though, the controversy is over its existence at all.
The Great Awakening was a period of religious revival that swept throughout the colonies between 1730 and 1750. It was ignited during a period of spiritual malaise in the aftermath of imperial wars, and during the upending of religion during the Enlightenment.
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the “Great” Awakening was an amalgamation of a few small-scale revivals in Connecticut and New Jersey that were connected by force…
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