 | Everyday Religion: An Archaeology of Protestant Belief and Practice in the Nineteenth Century Subjects: Second Great Awakening -- United States; Protestantism -- United States -- History -- 19th century; Christian sociology -- United States -- History; Revivals -- United States -- History; United States -- Church history -- 19th century; In the early nineteenth century, antebellum America witnessed a Second Great Awakening led by evangelical Protestants who gathered in revivals and contributed to the blossoming of social movements throughout the country. Preachers and reformers promoted a Christian lifestyle, and evangelical fervor overtook entire communities. One such community in Smithfield, New York, led by activist Gerrit Smith, is the focus of Hadley Kruczek-Aaron's study. |
