A key figure associated with the First Great Awakening, a prominent Puritan theologian whose sermons and writings emphasized the sovereignty of God and the depravity of humankind. His famous sermon, “Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God,” vividly portrayed the horrors of hell and the necessity of immediate repentance. His work reflects a revivalist movement that swept through the colonies in the 1730s and 1740s.
His significance stems from his influence on religious thought and practice during a crucial period in American history. He helped to ignite religious fervor and promote a more personal and emotional approach to faith. The effects of his preaching extended beyond the religious sphere, impacting social and political life by fostering a sense of shared identity and challenging established hierarchies.
