In this biography of Edward Irving, Oliphant provides a nuanced portrait of the Scottish minister who was a central figure in the religious revival of the early 19th century. She draws on Irving's own journals and correspondence to give a detailed account of his life and work, and to shed light on his influential religious ideas and practices. It is an indispensable resource for anyone interested in the history of religion in the modern era. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.