Historical Events tagged with "first great awakening"
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Religion & Philosophy
Jonathan Edwards Delivers 'Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God'
July 8th, 1741 283 years ago
In Enfield, Connecticut, Jonathan Edwards preached his famous sermon, 'Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God,' which emphasized God's wrath towards sinners and the importance of salvation. The sermon stirred profound emotions among his congregation, leading to bursts of distress, crying, and conversions. Edwards's passionate delivery and vivid imagery underscored the urgency of repentance, making it a centerpiece of the First Great Awakening.
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