Jonathan Edwards - “Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God” Class #9 Jonathan Edwards - “Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God”

Justin Ford - Monday, September 7 (Per 4) Happy Birthday! Justin Ford - Monday, September 7 (Per 4) Marissa Herrera - Thursday, September 10 (Per 2) John Luna - Sunday, September 13 (Per 7)

Per 2 questions

Per 3 questions Why did they kill Native Americans? believed the natives were heathens and their inferiority was the result of their sin of not believing in God also: fear and desire for resources What did they do after Thanksgiving? originally celebration between one tribe of natives and the Pilgrims to celebrate their alliance and slaughter of a rival tribe eventually there was a “thanksgiving” after each slaughter of tribes to celebrate the Pilgrims’ triumph over the heathens of the New World

Everyday life church attendance mandatory (missing church would result in a fine) women held in lower esteem - strict rules of conduct common names: Patience, Silence, Fear, Prudence, Comfort, Hopestill, and Be Fruitful. This list reflects Puritan views on women quite clearly. not always so serious! had celebrations and gatherings drank wine or beer in small amounts played games

Per 4 questions Why did they work so hard? What were their relations with other religions and Native Amer? alliance with one tribe - killed others; sold others into slavery not very tolerant of other religions Do ppl still believe same things today? many parallels with other religious groups today - Quakers, Mennonites How were they influenced by Native Americans? learned how to fish, hunt, grow crops What was their goal in New World? create a “city upon a hill” - religious beacon for the whole world to follow survive!

Per 7 questions What did Natives learn from the Pilgrims? Pilgrim lifestyle How did they practice their religion?

Warm-Up - Page 84 Copy literary terms in your Lit Term Glossary sermon, oratory, archetypes Create Vocab Cards #19-24 constitution, prudence, omnipotent, mediator, induce prefix omni- meaning “all” or “everywhere” Read Pg 85 - Jonathan Edwards

Review What was the purpose of Puritan literature? spiritual insight and instruction According to Bradstreet’s poem, what was one way in which Puritans were able to gain access to heaven? love and honor one’s spouse strongly and faithfully What do Puritans believe in? modesty, hard work, self-discipline, religious devotion, self-reliance

Jonathan Edwards best known for “fire and brimstone” sermons “fire and brimstone” - symbolizes torments of hell endured by sinners wanted to frighten listeners into pursuing lives of humility and righteousness in order to achieve salvation 1703 - born in East Windsor, Connecticut demonstrated religious devotion and academic brilliance at early age learned Latin, Greek, Hebrew before age 12 entered Collegiate School of Connecticut (now Yale) at age 13 valedictorian when he graduated later earned Master’s in theology

J.E. cont: Preaching Career began in 1727 in Northampton, Mass. one of the wealthiest/largest Puritan congregations wanted orthodoxy and fervent faith of the past Puritans to return felt that people had strayed from their faith became a leader of the Great Awakening religious revival in 1730s and 1740s

J.E. cont: Fall from Favor criticized for naming people he considered sinners - did this publicly 1750 - dismissed as pastor new career in Stockbridge, Mass. preached to Native Americans wrote most important works became president of College of New Jersey (now Princeton) died in 1758

“Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God” delivered in Enfield, Connecticut in 1741 Edwards’ most famous work demonstrates Edwards’ tremendous power of persuasion captures the religious fervor of the Great Awakening presents the idea of an omniscient God who is indifferent to human misery

Persuasive Oratory “Sinners...” - example of PERSUASIVE ORATORY 2 types: logical appeals - speak to the listener's sense of reason; based on facts and evidence emotional appeals - speak to the listener’s feelings about a subject; often use loaded words that convey strong positive or negative connotations* What is connotation? an idea or feeling that a word invokes in addition to its literal or primary meaning Example: child-like versus childish

Homework Vocab cards #19-24