Born Again: George Whitefield

Born Again: George Whitefield

America's biggest celebrity in the 18th century.

2024 · 59 min · Documentary, History

In the 18th-century, one of the most revered preachers in modern history led a cultural revolution through the United States and Britain.

Directed by Gary Wilkinson · Written by Gary Wilkinson

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