Author : Jay P. Dolan
Release : 1978
Genre : History
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 225/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis Catholic Revivalism by : Jay P. Dolan
Download or read book Catholic Revivalism written by Jay P. Dolan. This book was released on 1978. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dolan has succeeded in showing that revivalism, traditionally viewed as a Protestant phenomenon, was also a central feature of Catholic life and activity in the nineteenth century. Dolan suggests that the religion of revivalism not only found a home among Catholics, but indeed was a major force in forming their piety and building up their church.