Early 20th century revivalist movements

Early 20th-century revivalist movements were religious efforts aimed at renewing faith through emotional gatherings, altar calls, and passionate preaching. They sought to revitalize individual piety and social morality, often emphasizing personal salvation and a direct, personal connection with God. These movements, like Pentecostalism and Baptismal revivals, gained popularity through large meetings that energized communities and fostered a sense of shared spiritual renewal. They responded to social changes and urbanization by making religion more accessible and emotionally engaging, shaping modern evangelicalism and influencing American religious landscape profoundly.