Gary Maxey

Capturing a Lost Vision Gary Maxey

An intriguing and captivating look at the background, character, and eventual decline of the Civil War Revival that took place in Nigeria from the mid-1960s to the mid-1970s. This dynamic spiritual wakening grew out of the chaos of civil conflict and eventually impacted the lives of hundreds of thousands of people for great good. The author builds on previous scholarship but adds rich additional information from interviews with thirteen principal participants in the revival. Nigeria has experienced several revivals in the 170-year history of the Church in that country, but none has more extensively shaken the country than the Civil War Revival. The poignant question that is posed in the heart of the book is whether and how Nigeria can once again experience genuine biblical revival. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the spiritual future of Nigeria.