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The Story Behind TIME's 'Jesus Revolution' Cover--And Where the Movement Stands a Half-Century Later.

  • Published In: Time.com, 2023. P. 1 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Luscombe, Belinda 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on the emergence of the Jesus Movement in the 1970s, which saw a significant increase in young people adopting Christianity, particularly in California and later across the U.S. Pastor Greg Laurie reflects on this period, noting that while the movement was not originally termed a "revolution," the label was popularized by TIME magazine. The article discusses the impact of TIME's controversial 1966 cover questioning the existence of God and its subsequent 1971 cover featuring Jesus, which highlighted the vibrant spiritual revival among youth. Laurie's personal journey from a troubled youth to a pastor is also mentioned, along with the recent dramatization of these events in a film titled "Jesus Revolution." [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Time.com. 2023/07, p1
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Religion and Philosophy
  • Publication Date:2023
  • ISSN:2476-2679
  • Accession Number:164795550
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