"Sinners in the hands of an angry God" by Jonathan Edwards.

... Cho Kan Cheng 9/3/03 English from "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God" by Jonathan Edwards Jonathan Edwards grew up in an atmosphere of strict puritan discipline. He became a very religious and devout believer at an early age, and excelled in academics, entering Yale University at the age of thirteen. Many years later he became the pastor of a church that grew with his teachings. His lifestyle reflected his teachings and was a well respected man. His sermons spoke directly at many people and he impacted many lives despite the monotone he used when delivering his sermon. He had a strong desire to revert back to the old strict puritan ways of living, and took part in leading a spiritual revival called the Great Awakening. Edwards favored the idea of the old strict Puritan teachings that placed emphasis on people to live out hard and simple lives for God. However, his ideas

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