Memoirs Of The Late Christmas Evans, Of Wales

By David Rhys Stephen

Book Overview

Memoirs Of The Late Christmas Evans, Of Wales is a biographical account of the life of Christmas Evans, a Welsh Baptist minister who lived in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. The book is written by David Rhys Stephen, a Welsh historian and theologian, and provides a detailed portrait of Evans' life, ministry, and impact on Welsh culture and religion.The book begins with a brief overview of Evans' childhood and early years, including his conversion to Christianity at the age of 17. It then traces his career as a preacher and evangelist, including his travels throughout Wales and his involvement in the Welsh Revival of 1791-93. The book also explores Evans' theological views, particularly his belief in the importance of preaching and his rejection of Calvinism.Throughout the book, Stephen draws on a wide range of sources, including Evans' own writings and sermons, as well as contemporary accounts of his life and ministry. He also provides historical context for Evans' work, discussing the social and cultural changes taking place in Wales during his lifetime.Memoirs Of The Late Christmas Evans, Of Wales is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Welsh history, religion, or culture, as well as for those interested in the history of Christianity more broadly. It offers a rich and detailed portrait of a remarkable figure in Welsh history, and sheds light on the role of religion in shaping Welsh identity and culture.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1432634941
• ISBN13: 9781432634940
• Release Date: June 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 308 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"