Man of Like Passions, A Dramatic Biography of Charles Grandison Finney [Hardcover] Richard Ellsworth Day

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Hardcover is in good condition. No dust jacket. Pages are clean and binding is secure. Part of the spine has been torn.

This vintage hardcover edition of “Man of Like Passions” offers a dramatic biographical account of the life and impact of Charles Grandison Finney, one of the most influential figures of the Second Great Awakening. Written by Richard Ellsworth Day, a renowned historian and biographer, this book provides a comprehensive exploration of Finney’s role as a revivalist preacher, his innovative “new measures” in evangelism, and his lasting influence on American Protestantism. Despite the absence of a dust jacket and a partially torn spine, this copy remains a treasure for collectors and readers interested in the history of religious movements and the shaping of 19th-century American society. Day’s meticulous research and vivid storytelling bring to life Finney’s passion, struggles, and triumphs, shedding light on the complex interplay between religion, politics, and social reform during this pivotal era.