Leonard Ravenhill
Evangelist Leonard Ravenhill | |
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Ravenhill in 1988 | |
| Born | 18 June 1907 Leeds, England |
| Died | 27 November 1994 (aged 87) |
| Known for | Why Revival Tarries |
| Spouse |
Martha (m. 1939) |
| Children | 3 |
Leonard Ravenhill (18 June 1907 – 27 November 1994) was a British Christian evangelist and author who focused on the subjects of prayer and revival. He is best known for challenging western evangelicalism (through his books and sermons) to compare itself to the early Christian Church as chronicled in the Book of Acts. His most notable book is Why Revival Tarries which has sold over a million copies worldwide.