Crucible of the Millennium: The Burned-Over District of New York in the 1840s

by Michael Barkun

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During the nineteenth century apocalyptic and utopian fervor blazed across much of the northeastern United States, nowhere with greater intensity than in part of upstate New York called the "Burned-over District."

The Millerites, religiously inspired, believed that the Second Coming of Christ was imminent (it was confidently predicted for some time in 1843 or 1844), and they actively sought converts to their belief. Other groups--following...

Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:081562378X

ISBN13:9780815623786

Release Date:August 1986

Publisher:Syracuse University Publications in Continuin

Length:208 Pages

Weight:0.65 lbs.

Dimensions:0.5" x 6.1" x 9.0"

Related Subjects

Christian Books & Bibles Church History History Modern (16th-21st Centuries) Political Science Politics & Social Sciences Religion Religion & Spirituality State & Local

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