The Life of the Rev. George Whitefield, Volume 2 (of 2)

Name: The Life of the Rev. George Whitefield, Volume 2 (of 2)
Author: L. Tyerman

By L. Tyerman

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The biography chronicles the later ministry and travels of George Whitefield, detailing revival campaigns across Scotland, England, Wales, Ireland and multiple American voyages. It records large open-air sermons, organizational projects such as an orphan house and new tabernacles, and alliances with figures like Lady Huntingdon and segments of the Calvinistic Methodists and Moravians. It also covers sharp controversies—pamphlet exchanges, ecclesiastical opposition, legal troubles, splits with other Methodists—and practical matters of fundraising, health struggles, and itinerant preaching. The narrative addresses contentious issues raised contemporaneously, including his support networks and allegations concerning slave ownership.

About the Author

L. Tyerman

L. Tyerman was a 19th-century author known for his extensive biographical works on prominent figures in the Methodist movement. His notable contributions include "The Life of the Rev. George Whitefield," which provides a detailed account of the influential preacher's life and ministry. Tyerman also authored a comprehensive three-volume series on John Wesley, the founder of Methodism, exploring Wesley's life, times, and theological impact. Additionally, he wrote about Samuel Wesley, John Wesley's father, and John William Fletcher, a key figure in the early Methodist church. Tyerman's works are significant for their historical insights into the development of Methodism and its leaders.