'Revival' is an
exhilarating word: it evokes visions of new life, the power of
the Spirit, renewal and restoration, the promise of hope. Yet
Revival is a diverse, multifaceted, and controversial phenomenon.
The Protestant Great Awakening of the 18th century, the Evangelical
missions and the campaigns of the 19th century, and the
Pentecostal/Charismatic movements of the 20th century have all been
called 'Revivals'.
But what does
Revival mean for the Church in the twenty-first century? This
collection of essays aims to address critically this question
through a variety of perspectives: theological, historical and
contemporary.
Based on a two-day
symposium at King's College, London, On Revival will appeal
to those who want to reflect on the meaning, significance and future
of Revival - church leaders, students and academics, and
practitioners and Christians from all denominations.
