Revival and Revivalism: [Hardcover]

Iain H. Murray (Author)

Product Details

• Hardcover: 480 pages
• Publisher: Banner of Truth (July 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0851516602
• ISBN-13: 978-0851516608
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.7 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #297,498 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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53 of 56 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars False "revivals" vs. the real thing--an excellent analysis, December 29, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Revival and Revivalism: (Hardcover)

This book is a must-read for anyone interested in decisional theology--from either side of the issue. If you've wondered about the "strategy" of Campus Crusade, about Billy Graham's percentage of truly born-again converts, about how Calvinistic theology deals with evangelism, about whether you're born again if you "decide" for Christ and walk down an aisle one day (and go on living just as before), about fruitless Christians, about preachers who don't preach, about manufactured revivals (e.g., the "Toronto blessing"), you need to read this book. It's steeped in history, great quotes, and inspiring historical analyis. It left me with a deep sense of sadness at what a superficial, misguided job most evangelical churches and preachers do in raising up the standard of Christ. It deals with fundamental errors of our times--cheap grace, superficial Christianity and the failure to preach the law and the gospel. I've been a Christian 25 years or so. I read all the time. This is one of the 3 most important books I've read; it changed my outlook on fundamental things.

18 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Murray does it again., April 19, 2000

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Kenneth B. Pagano (Louisville, Ky) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Revival and Revivalism: (Hardcover)

Iain Murray once again has done a marvelous work by his juxtaposition of genuine revival and man made attempts at revivalism. He carefully traces the history of such human inventions and carefully treads along a rather slippery slope. Murray is unafraid to go counter to much public opinion.I consider myself a reformed pentecostal and I am aware that my position is quite tenuous. However I concur with Murray's finding and advocate his position. Truth may cause sentimental ideas to crumble but it will not destroy a genuine work of God. This well written tome should be read by all who are interested in revival. Even if one does not believe in revival for today, this book is a wonderful piece relating to church history.

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent critique of modern revivalism, February 15, 1999

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Myron D. Stoltzfus Sr. - See all my reviews

This review is from: Revival and Revivalism: (Hardcover)

This is an excellent book, having major implication both in my personal life and in the church at large. He chronicles the rise of "revivalism" and its attendant effects on the church both then and now. Read it to understand the failure of the modern day church to truly experience revival, having substituted it for a sham emotional, pie-in-the-sky experience that can be produced at will. You will also understand some of the deleterious effects that Charles Finney's ministry had, along with the effects that it continues to have. This book was an eye-opener to me, and I highly recommend it for your consideration.