The Cambuslang Revival: The Scottish Evangelical Revival of the Eighteenth Century

by Arthur Fawcett

Scotland's 18th-century religious revival will ever be associated with Cambuslang, a parish near Glasgow, where in March 1742 'a spark of grace set the kingdom on a blaze'. First-hand accounts, which have long been unavailable and neglected, provide the main sources for this volume.

Genres: Church History

256 pages, Paperback

First published December 1, 1996

Reviews

[Giancarlo · Rating 3 out of 5]

A well-researched account of the bizarre religious phenomena afflicting my wee hometown in the 18th century. Admittedly, I approached this book seeking grisly details of folk speaking in tongues & overcome by visions of hell. Rather, the book (written by a Protestant minister and scholar) plays down these fun bits to put a positive spin on the events and their role in the history of the Church of Scotland. Regardless, Fawcett brings the players to life on vivid colour & really shines a rare light on the Cambuslang of 300 years ago. In short, a bit dry but definitely worth reading for folk interested in local history.

[Isaac · Rating 3 out of 5]

An edifying account of the Scottish Evangelical Revival of 1742-ish.

[Caleb Nedimyer · Rating 4 out of 5]

A bit clunky in the old verbiage but the message, work of God, and resulting mission is incredible.

[curtis · Rating 4 out of 5]

Slow going at times, but very much worth the effort for anyone interested in revivalism in general or early evangelicalism in particular.