The Charles Grandison Finney was an evangelical who started an intense religious revival in Rochester New York. The revival started in September, 1830 and ended in the March of 1831. Charles preached in a very distinct way that was called "Finneyism." Finney advocated for personal interpretation of scripture due to his lack of higher education. He was harsh and his teachings were controversial yet he attracted huge crowds as he went from church to church. He preached with great zeal and for over ten hours each day. He didn't believe in preparation and spoke as if prompted by God himself.
Historical Figures:
- Charles Grandison Finney
- Theodore Weld
Significance:
This movement spread evangelicalism. Charles preached mostly to the middle class who in turn spread the gospel to the working class. It also caused a temperance reform and gave women a bigger role in the church. With all of the farmer's daughters moving to the city to work in factories they were able to attend church much easier than when they lived in the country. With the growing church attendance they were able to work their way into helping the movements and played a huge role in raising their children evangelical.
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Works Cited:
"Events | Charles Finney's Rochester Revival | Timeline | The Association of Religion Data Archives." Events | Charles Finney's Rochester Revival | Timeline | The Association of Religion Data Archives. Association of Religion Data Archives. Web. 8 Jan. 2016.
Farley, William. "Enrichment Journal - Enriching and Equipping Spirit-filled Ministers." Charles Finney: The Controversial Evangelist. Enrichment Journal. Web. 8 Jan. 2016.
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