Darkness Falls on the Land of Light: Experiencing Religious Awakenings in Eighteenth-Century New England (Published by the Omohundro Institute of Early ... and the University of North Carolina Press)

by Douglas L. Winiarski

The vast majority reflect a militant spirit unbroken by clerical pronouncements, public sphere exposés, ecclesiastical censures, or civil penalties. Many people became increasingly vocal revival supporters in the face of mounting criticism.