The Political ideas of Brigham Young

Modern Day Revelation In he western regions of the state of New York, the Great Revival took place in the winter of 1799-1800. The quarter of a century Which followed saw recurring and mounting waves of revivalism which prompted critics to name the area the "burned-over district."1 Charles Grandison Finney, the great revivalist of the day, gave currency to the appellation. His fear of sterilization in the area, however, proved unfounded. misted,. a fertilization resulted in new religious growths.