Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God

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Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God

Jonathan Edwards (1703-1758) Religion should be rooted in emotion rather than reason America’s greatest religious thinker Child prodigy Entered what is now Yale University when he was 12.

Experienced “religious joy” while at Yale Believed it to be an important step toward salvation Became a Puritan minister in 1722 What do we know about Puritans?

Pastor at Northampton, MA Delivered sermons that resulted in many conversions Sermons triggered the Great Awakening Religious revival that swept through New England from 1734-1750.

“Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God” Delivered at the height of the revival (most famous sermon) Dismissed from the church because he wanted to limit membership Became a missionary in a Native American settlement.

Vocabulary Term Definition Abhor Abominable Appease Ascribe Deliverance Discern Incense Induce Mitigation

Reading of Sinners Follow handouts

After Reading Evaluate Edwards’ effectiveness in persuading his congregation to convert. What specific persuasive techniques did Edwards use to achieve his purpose? Use at least three textual examples in your response. Respond in three to five paragraphs.