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"Billy" Sunday, the Man and His Message / With his own words which have won thousands for Christ

By William T. Ellis
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A portrait of a flamboyant American revivalist that compiles his preaching, testimonies, and anecdotes to sketch his life, methods, and moral message. The author arranges the preacher's own words by topic to showcase a plainspoken, theatrical style that appealed to working-class audiences and penetrated secular circles. Chapters trace upbringing, conversion, public campaigns, and emphases on repentance, temperance, family restoration, and practical Christian living, while acknowledging critics and reporting the large numbers claiming conversion at revival meetings. Photographs and topical selections illustrate how popular evangelism aimed to bridge the divide between church and the unchurched.

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William T. Ellis

William T. Ellis was an American author and journalist known for his writings on the life and influence of the evangelist Billy Sunday. His notable work, "Billy" Sunday, the Man and His Message, provides insights into Sunday’s powerful oratory and his impact on American Christianity in the early 20th century. Through this book, Ellis captures the fervor of the revivalist movement and the cultural context of the time, making it a significant contribution to the understanding of religious life in America. Ellis's writing reflects his engagement with contemporary social issues and his interest in the intersection of faith and public life.

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