Evangelical Revolt Analysis
Evangelical Revolt Rhys Isaac discusses how after the Great Awakening colonists struggled for allegiance between two very different social worlds. Isaac argues that Baptist growth throughout Virginia was a countercultural movement that was caused by dissatisfaction with contemporary society, resulting in a revolt against the traditional system. Rhys Isaac carefully examined the Baptists to find out how they were able to achieve a new social group. I agree with Issac that the Baptists' growth was a result of a variety of factors including "the gentry, their values and how they were maintained, and their determination to plant churches."(p.165) Isaac's argument is a logical explanation to the differences and the social groups