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100	1		_aRyle, J. C. _q(John Charles), _d1816-1900
245	1	2	_aA Sketch of the Life and Labors of George Whitefield
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2010
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2010-12-22
508			_aProduced by Heather Clark and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print project.)
520			_a"A Sketch of the Life and Labors of George Whitefield" by J. C. Ryle is a biography written in the mid-19th century that provides a detailed overview of the life and contributions of the notable evangelist George Whitefield. The book focuses on Whitefield's profound impact on the evangelical movement in the 18th century, shedding light on both his personal character and the socio-religious context of his time. The author aims to elevate Whitefield's reputation, countering the misconceptions about him and presenting his life as a testament to what can be accomplished through dedicated faith and preaching. The biography chronicles Whitefield's humble beginnings, detailing his journey from a troubled youth in Gloucester to his pivotal role as a preacher in both Britain and America. Ryle illustrates Whitefield’s extraordinary preaching skills, his commitment to the gospel, and his efforts in open-air preaching, which reached tens of thousands of people, many of whom had never attended a church. The text emphasizes his theological positions, particularly his views on regeneration and justification by faith, and showcases the widespread impact of his ministry, which profoundly affected the spiritual lives of many. Ryle also addresses the challenges Whitefield faced, including persecution and exclusion from established churches, ultimately framing Whitefield as a man whose life was dedicated to advancing God’s work in a critical era of religious decline. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aWhitefield, George, 1714-1770
653			_aUnited States -- Church history -- To 1775
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/34727
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