The surprising work of God: Harold John Ockenga, Billy Graham, and the rebirth of Evangelicalism.
How an American awakening became a worldwide movement.
- Grand Rapids, MI Baker Academic 2008
- 268 p. ill. 23 cm.
Includes bibliography and notes.
This book tells the story of how America's mid-twentieth-century spiritual awakening became a worldwide Christian movement. This seminal study brings a unique perspective to the history, personalities, and institutions of that period and offers an intimate look at evangelicalism through the window of the life and ministry, and writings of Harold John Ockenga and his long friendship with Billy Graham. This lively, engaging story will be of value to anyone with an interest in the American church of the last century.