John Bel Edwards Case Study

Jonathan Edwards (1703-1758) is widely recognized as one of America’s most profound Theologians. Some might even consider him the master of Puritan revival, since he was the leader of the Great Awakening. During his time he was a devout Calvinist who had the power of single-handedly keeping the Puritan faith strong for over twenty-five years, by using vivid imagery to provoke his audience. Edward's dialect was exquisitely influential and yet wielded with class and ease. This essay argues that Edwards was a prestigious theologian in his time that helped shape modern religious culture.

Jonathan Edwards (1703-1759) played a historic part in American Christianity as we know it today. He was a notorious religious figure during a time when Congregationalists were determined to adhere to the religious styles of old. His intellectual and theological reason, along with his fervent zeal fueled by the Holy Spirit, makes him one of the greatest evangelistic preachers and apologists of all time. His life, works, and sermons inspired other leaders to spread the gospel message and brought about life-altering revivals and conversions in those he reached.

Puritains were religious individuals who believed that all things would occur for one particular reason. The Puritan term was established for two groups that believed, “they should separate themselves from the “corrupt” of England.” Some of their notions were, “ God has chosen a certain few of the “elect” for salvation” , and also unlike other christians the Puritans fancy that just having faith was not enough. Jonathan Edwards, a American revivalist preacher, Congregationalist Protestant theologian. Edwards strongly held to Reformed theology (includes any system of belief that traces it's roots back to the Protestant Reformation of the 16th century) , such as the Puritans. Jonathan Edwards wrote a sermon entitled, “Sinners in the Eyes of an Angry God” ministries his sermon to his congregation on July 8, 1741 in Northampton, Massachusetts. Anne Bradstreet was another author that wrote about Puritan beliefs, Bradstreet was the first in England’s North American colonies to be published. She wrote her poem, “ Upon the Burning of our House”, on July 10, 1666.

Jonathan Edwards was born October 5th, 1703 in East Windsor Connecticut, he was the son of Timothy Edwards who was also a preacher. Jonathan Edwards was a preacher, philosopher, and a Protestant Theologian. Jonathan Edwards was known as the most important and one of the original philosophical theologians of all times. In my Prospectus paper, I will be discussing the sermons and the works of Jonathan Edwards. Jonathan Edwards was a special kind of man, his words when spoke during his sermons and preaching struck complete fear straight into the hearts of his listeners. Jonathan Edwards when compared to other preachers of

Today is July 1741, Its going to be a great day Jonathan Edwards is coming to Enfield, Connecticut. That’s right The Jonathan Edwards. I hope he does his most famous sermon Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God. This would be his second time doing it, that I know of. What I know of this man came rumors and reading. He graduated Yale at the age of 17, he studied theology, preached, and became the colleague of his grandfather, Solomon Stoddard, in the ministry at Northampton, Massachusetts. Edwards is a great man doing many great things. The” Great Awakening” spreading like wildfire Through the colonies. The Great Awakening was a series of religious revivals that covered over the American colonies. It resulted in doctrinal changes and influenced

It is year 1741, in Enfield, Connecticut, and Puritan Pastor Jonathan Edwards gives one of his best sermons- Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God. Reverend Edwards was a religious leader during “The Great Awakening”, a time of spiritual revival, and desperately wanted all of his congregation to have faith, and be saved in the Heavenly Father. As a result, Edwards crafted a sermon rich in figurative language. By constructing a sermon that relied heavily on imagery and repetition Edwards created an enduring image of hell and how one can be saved from its wretched realities.

The age of colonization formulated new issues for the people and nations of the world, particularly the question of nationalistic identity. As immigrants from various backgrounds poured into the newly discovered continents, they had address the issue with creating a society for their own while considering the native population and their ties to their homelands. Many of the original American colonies were established depending on religious lines, such as Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, etc., and, consequently, their societies were largely based on beliefs and practices of their particular religious sect. For the most part, the respective areas settled into their systems and experienced religious harmony within their colonies.

In the 1740s the Puritan faith experienced mass revival. A major pillar in said revival was the sermon Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God by Jonathan Edwards. It was a message so frightening, hysteria was reported amongst its audience. Besides being the trope-maker of ‘fire and brimstone’ sermons, what made it so effective? Three things: the delivery of the message, the analogies and examples throughout the speech, and Edwards’ use of human psychology to sway his audience to his goal.

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People in positions of power influence society. Jonathan Edwards influenced his society to repent. Patrick Henry influenced his society to go to war with England.

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Edwards breaks down the sermon by providing lists that separate the main topic (that all sinners will eventually go to hell) into smaller topics, like how the can go to hell with no notice, they deserve to go to hell, etc.

Many Americans recognize John Edwards as the second coming of Jimmy Carter; the soft-spoken Democratic Senator from the south. They know him as the running mate of John Kerry in his 2004 Presidential campaign. But before the North Carolina Senator entertained aspirations of President or Vice-President of the United States, John Edwards made a name for himself as a successful trial lawyer, a strong husband and father, and charismatic politician.