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Catholic Revivalism
The American Experience, 1830–1900
Jay P. Dolan (Author)
9780268007225
Hardback, published 28 February 1978
270 pages
21.6 x 14 x 1.9 cm, 0.319 kg
"Catholic historians in the past usually overlooked stories like this one. . . . Dr. Dolan belongs to a generation . . . who concentrate on the daily life of Catholic people. So he sets out in pursuit of the Catholic equivalents of circuit-riders, down their sawdust trails. . . . Dolan's chapter on a revival in a West Side New York parish in 1895 . . . imparts the feel of urban Catholicism as few books have." —The New York Times Book Review "This is a groundbreaking book that throws new light on the history of the Catholic Church. Drawing on a wide variety of published and unpublished sources, Dolan has succeeded in showing that revivalism, traditionally viewed as a Protestant phenomenon, was also a central feature of Catholic life and activity in the nineteenth century." —Heythrop Journal "[T]his is a remarkable study, casting . . . light on the shape of Catholicism in 19th century America, illuminating from an unexpected angle discussions of the 'Americanization' of Catholicism, and filling in the story of revivalism." —Christian Century
**Catholic Revivalism is a groundbreaking book that casts new light on the history of the Catholic Church in America. ** Drawing on a wide variety of published and unpublished sources, Dolan has succeeded in showing that revivalism, traditionally viewed as a Protestant phenomenon, was also a central feature of Catholic life and activity in the nineteenth century. Dolan suggests that the religion of revivalism not only found a home among Catholics, but indeed was a major force in forming their piety and building up their church. He proves that any history of American Catholicism must include a look at the revival phenomenon.
Acknowledgements Introduction 1. The Origins of Catholic Revivalism 2. The Revival Crusade 3. The Catholic Revival Meeting 4. Evangelical Catholicism 5. Revival Catholics 6. Conversion and Reform 7. Revivalism and the Community 8. Revivalism—American and Catholic Notes Appendix Index