The Azusa Street Revival tells the whole storyndash;the origins and events that surrounded the revival fire that fell at Azusa Street in downtown Los Angeles. Roberts Liardon fills in the blanks left out by other books on Azusa; tracing the events that led up to the revival including the Cane Ridge Revival; Phoebe Palmer and the Holiness Movement; the influence of Alexander Dowies precious Zion City in Chicago; the rise of Charles Parham and his student William Joseph Seymour who became the catalyst for the Azusa Street revival.When the fire fell in early April 1906 it would spread from what a Los Angeles newspaper referred to as a "tumble down shack." to the four corners of the earth. Liardon describes in vivid detail how the battle cry of Pentecostal revival sounded from Azusa Street would erupt in every continent and among all people groups of the world and cause Pentecostalism to become a major force in Christendom. You will discover the secrets of the success of the Azusa Street revival that welcomed the poor; encouraged the leadership of women; supported spontaneous; ecstatic worship and was fueled by the power of fervent prayer.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. A Brilliant Text. A worthwhile read for study and pleasure!By TheRavenCAWThis book was recommended by a close friend who is a professional theater actor. Im not a theater actor; nor do I study it; I am a theater enthusiast. I would always prefer a play over a movie. Thus; consider this a laymans review. Jones had enlightened me over an aspect of theater; that I admit; I normally overlooked: the background and stage. Typically; Im focused on the actors performance and story unfolding; and pay very little mind to the setting. I mean I would reference it for context of the dialogue; but it carries more of an importance than I originally thought. He also discusses the importance of costuming. This I definitely paid attention in my focus of the actors. The stage setting; the background; the lighting--he discusses their conception and construction quite...poetically. I read the book twice simply because I loved the way he spoke; and to research the plays he cited and worked on. It is a brilliant text that engages one to think dramatically; to think how to be true to context; and enhance the beauty of scenes or moments in life that we typically take for granted. Most laymans may not realize it; but the stage actually transcends the mood of the scene; the actors are secondary to that effect. Anyone who desires to succeed in stage design would make an effort to read this book.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. it is a good read. I wouldnt have bought it if not ...By Happy BuyerBought this for an Intro to Design class; it is a good read. I wouldnt have bought it if not for school though. There are some fantastic quotes in this book that I have carried in my memory bank. I recommend this only for those with interests in theatre; but in particular those with a focus on design.3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. The Dramatic ImageBy Make Mine MochaThis book attempts to define a philosophical approach to stage design; to describe the "why" that underscores the "how" of scenery; lighting; sound; costuming. It does not prescribe or describe practical application. The writing style is flowery and a bit to get over initially. Joness ideas are interesting; if a few are a bit old-fashioned. However; everything old is new again; including theatre design; so the ideas that Jones presents about theatre designs purpose; meaning; and value are useful to consider. This is a book to reference when considering general design goals; or to glean beautifully worded phrases from for research or concept presentations that reveal and elevate the ART in the art of stage design.