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George Whitefield
1714–1770
An electrifying preacher of the 18th century, he helped spark the evangelical revivals known as the Great Awakening on both sides of the Atlantic. His open-air sermons drew huge crowds and made him one of the most famous religious voices of his age.
6 Audiobooks
The works of the Reverend George Whitefield, M.A., Vol. 1 (of 6) : Containing all his sermons and tracts, etc.
by George Whitefield
The works of the Reverend George Whitefield, M.A., Vol. 2 (of 6) : Containing all his sermons and tracts, etc.
by George Whitefield
The works of the Reverend George Whitefield, M.A., Vol. 3 (of 6) : Containing all his sermons and tracts, etc.
by George Whitefield
The works of the Reverend George Whitefield, M.A., Vol. 4 (of 6) : Containing all his sermons and tracts, etc.
by George Whitefield
About the author
Born in Gloucester, England, George Whitefield was educated at Pembroke College, Oxford, where he became associated with John and Charles Wesley. Ordained in the Church of England, he soon became known for dramatic, emotional preaching that reached well beyond church walls.
Whitefield traveled widely through Britain and the American colonies, often preaching outdoors to enormous audiences. He is remembered as one of the leading figures in the early Methodist movement and as a major force in the Protestant revivals of the 18th century, especially the Great Awakening.
What made him stand out was his gift for speaking to ordinary listeners with urgency and warmth. Even centuries later, he remains an important figure in the history of evangelical Christianity and transatlantic revival preaching.