02319cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000350011324500980014826400510024630000470029733600260034433700260037033800360039650000310043250800740046352012980053753400450183565300320188070000330191285600430194599900170198841480UtSlPG20260610133940.0mcr n260607r2012||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aBX1 aHood, Edwin Paxton,d1820-188510aChristmas Evans, the Preacher of Wild Wales :bHis country, his times, and his contemporaries 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2012  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2012-11-25  aTranscribed from the 1888 Hodder and Stoughton edition by David Price  a"Christmas Evans, the Preacher of Wild Wales" by Edwin Paxton Hood is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book focuses on the life and significance of Christmas Evans, a prominent Welsh preacher known for his unique style and influence on the religious landscape of Wales. Through the narrative, readers will gain insight into not only Evans' personal journey but also the broader context of Welsh preaching during his time, highlighting its characteristics and cultural importance.  The opening of the work sets the stage for an exploration of Evans' life, beginning with an introduction to the significance of Welsh preaching and the context in which Evans emerged as a leading figure. It discusses the unique elements of Welsh preaching, emphasizing its deep emotional resonance within the isolated communities of Wales. It hints at Evans' early hardships, his ambitious beginnings in ministry, and the spiritual environment that shaped him, preparing the reader for a detailed recounting of his experiences and contributions as a preacher. The text outlines the challenges faced by the clergy in Wales while illustrating the powerful connection between the preacher and his audience, shaped by both language and culture. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aEvans, Christmas, 1766-18381 aEvans, Christmas,d1766-183840uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/41480  c82319d82319