Heyrman, Christine Leigh

Heyrman’s previous experience writing on this era of evangelicalism gives her a noted assurance in navigating the complexities of this incident, and she infuses what might have been a dry recounting of facts and dates with effective levels of tension and emotion, making this not only a valuable book for scholars of this subject area but also interesting for a more general audience.

Heyrman is a skilled writer; her descriptions are compelling, thought-provoking, and often humorous. Highly recommended for those interested in American history and religious history.