The Life of the Rev. George Whitefield, Volume 2 (of 2)

The biography offers a vivid portrait of one of the 18th‑century’s most charismatic preachers, tracing his journey from an Oxford scholar to a roaming evangelist who sparked massive revivals across Britain. Through lively letters, sermon excerpts, and contemporary accounts, listeners hear the fervor that made his gatherings feel like communal awakenings, as well as the early opposition he faced from traditional clergy. The narrative sets the stage for his relentless drive to spread the gospel, revealing both his personal convictions and the social currents that shaped his mission.

The story then follows his dramatic second tour of Scotland, where meetings at Cambuslang, Kilsyth and other towns swelled into astonishing displays of religious fervor, drawing both awe and fierce criticism. Alongside the revival, we glimpse his charitable work—from supporting orphan houses to confronting legal challenges—while he battles illness, financial strain, and family concerns. Richly annotated with footnotes and period documents, the book lets listeners experience the pulse of a movement that reshaped faith in its earliest, most turbulent years.