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revivalismReawakening of Christian values and commitment. The spiritual fervour of revival-style preaching, typically performed by itinerant, charismatic preachers before large gatherings, is thought to have a restorative effect on those who have been led away from the right path. Various Protestant sects have experienced periods of revivalism at different times since the 17th century, and many, notably Methodism, came into being during revivalist periods. Common themes are strict interpretation of the Bible, rejection of literary or historical study of the Bible, emphasis on the conversion experience, and a call to live devoutly. Revivalism can be interpreted as a precursor of 20th-century Christian fundamentalism. See also Great Awakening; Dwight Moody. revivalism a movement, esp an evangelical Christian one, that seeks to reawaken faith How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| During times of rapid change, there is always a revival of religion. Such complete reversals that attempt to suppress cultural changes are, I think, unauthentic ways for achieving the reintegration of culture or the revival of religion. Their stories naturally reflect the vagaries of memory, the official de-stalinization and revival of religion acceptable in the glasnost years, and possibly the self-selection of interviewees. |
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