Christianity in America
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After the Revolutionary War and the beginnings of a new nation, the Second Great Awakening transpired throughout the early 1800s. The Second Great Awakening occurred at a time when the American people and church were distracted by the things of this world and influenced by various philosophies. In this lesson, Dr. Nichols explains the emphases of this awakening in contrast to the First Great Awakening.
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Stephen Nichols
Dr. Stephen J. Nichols is president of Reformation Bible College and chief academic officer for Ligonier Ministries. He is author of more than twenty books, including Beyond the 95 Theses, A Time for Confidence, and R.C. Sproul: A Life.
