Canadian Evangelicalism in the Twentieth Century: An Introduction to Its Character

Canadian Evangelicalism in the Twentieth Century: An Introduction to Its Character
ISBN-10
157383131X
ISBN-13
9781573831314
Category
Religion
Pages
348
Language
English
Published
1998-10
Publisher
Regent College Publishing
Author
John Gordon Stackhouse

Description

In the 1980s, evangelical Protestantism emerged as a prominent new force in Canada. While political campaigns and sexual scandals among American evangelicals attracted attention north of the border as well, Canadian evangelicals were quietly establishing a network of individuals and institutions that reflected their distinctive concerns. While the United, Anglican, and Presbyterian churches continued to enjoy "mainline Protestant" status in Canadian culture, more Canadians who actually practiced Christianity in measurable ways could be counted among the evangelicals than among these dominant Protestant denominations. And while most Canadians -- including experts in religious studies -- continued to think of Canadian Christianity in traditional denominational terms, "evangelicalism" was coming into focus as a category essential to understanding this new pattern of allegiance and activity. - Introduction.

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