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George Whitefield

George Whitefield was a Christian preacher in the 1700s. He was very famous and traveled a lot, preaching in England and America. He was very popular and people liked him because he was a passionate preacher who could make people laugh and cry. He was especially known for his outdoor sermons, which Christians could come and listen to. He believed in a strong connection between the Bible and the world outside and spent a lot of time teaching people about Christianity.