Francis Schaeffer and the Shaping of Evangelical America

Autor*innen

• Barry Hankins

Reihen

• Bibliothek religiöser Biografien

Parameter

• 290 Seiten
• 11 Lesestunden

• Biografien & Memoiren
• Esoterik & Religion
• Geschichte
• Religion
• Sachliteratur

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The biography delves into the life of Francis Schaeffer, a pivotal figure in shaping modern evangelical thought during the 1960s and '70s. It explores his evolution from a fundamentalist pastor to a revered mentor and cultural critic, emphasizing his role in encouraging evangelicals to engage with contemporary society. Barry Hankins utilizes primary sources and interviews to present a nuanced portrait of Schaeffer, highlighting his complexities and flaws while acknowledging his significant impact on American evangelicalism and culture.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2008
• Einband: Paperback