May 8, 2010
Book Review: The Revived Puritan
Ever since my teenage reading of Dalimore's two-volume biography of George Whitefield the eighteenth-century revivalist preacher has been at the top of my "heroes of the faith" list. My recent reading of The Revived Puritan: the Spirituality of George Whitefield (Classics of Reformed Spirituality)
reinforced that position.
In this book Michael Haykin collects and edits several letters from Whitefield to friends and inquirers. These letters--while far from complete, represent a cross-section of his ministry. They also provide a window on the soul of this great man, revealing--among his imperfections--the depth of his spirituality.
Of particular interest to me were the letters to Wesley at the height of their conflict over the doctrine of Election. Whitefield demonstrates a firmness in his beliefs coupled with a deep and genuine desire that their friendship not suffer due to their differences.
Would that today's Christians could demonstrate the same attitudes.
This book was a great benefit to me, both ministerially and spiritually.
Talk back to the missionary: Who is your spiritual hero? What books would you recommend about his/her life? Let us know in the comments section.
Posted by Andrew on May 8, 2010 10:58 AM.
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