Evangelism in America
While posters for various revival meetings and evangelistic rallies form a large part of American evangelistic posters, Christian organizations and artist also created posters meant to relay specific religious messages or be used as devotional aids in the home or church. Through bold imagery these posters reflect the dynamic and evolving nature of American evangelism and its continual relationship with contemporary social and political realities.
Mississippi of Intemperance
"The Mississippi of Intemperance," 1882. This poster was created for use during temperance lectures given by N. W. Tracy and was likely also offered for purchase by the audience afterwards....
Family Temperance Pledge
"Family Temperance Pledge," c. 1900. Illustration of family in center surrounded by 12 reasons for signing the pledge (6 on each side) with Holy Bible and all-seeing eye above. Leaves...
Our Father
"Our father which art in Heaven." 1905. This poster graphically presents both the Lord's Prayer (as recorded in Matthew 6:9-13) and the Ten Commandments (Exodus 20). The poster was probably...
Help Him
"Help Him Put the Word of God in His Pocket and in His Heart," c. 1918. Poster published for the Business Men's War Council of the Pocket Testament League as...
Win a Friend for Christ
"Win a Friend for Christ," c. 1940. National Tract Week was an annual event sponsored by the Christian Worker's Foundation of Chicago, Illinois, USA. Its purpose was to encourage Christians...
God Calls the Roll
"God Calls the Roll of the World's Workers." Undated. Poster illustrating Christ's appeal to people in different occupations. Dimensions: 18" x 24".
Comparative Religions in a Nutshell
Jesus People-style poster produced by the Spiritual Counterfeits Project, underscoring the uniqueness of Jesus Christ in contrast to Hinduism, Buddhism, and Islam. Dimensions: 10" x 14.5".