George Whitefield
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George Whitefield, was an English Anglican priest and Itinerant preacher who was one of the founders of Methodism and the evangelical movement.
Portrait attributed to Robert Hunter, c. 1760
The Old Bell Inn, Southgate Street, Gloucester
Whitefield had what is known as a “lazy eye” (strabismus), which did not impair his vision, but had the effect of making individuals in large crowds think that his eyes were directly on them.
Whitefield preaching. 1857 engraving
A Great Awakening
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A Great Awakening is a 2026 American historical drama film directed and written by Joshua Enck. The film follows the friendship between George Whitefield and Benjamin Franklin, and Whitefield's impact
George Whitefield
…Galli 2010, p. 63 Whitefield's long friendship with Benjamin Franklin is depicted in the 2026 film A Great Awakening. In terms of theology, Whitefield, unlike Wesley, was a supporter of Calvinism. The two differed on eternal election, final perseverance, and sanctification…
Theatrical release poster