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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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| Television commercials promote such received truths, as do some forms of revivalism or authoritarianism. while others disliked the Marxist "smokescreen of jargon", the quasi-Wesleyan revivalism, and the odious personalities of party hacks and their toadies. The tradition of Protestant revivalism focused on the individual. |
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