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Jonathan Edwards (theologian)
American preacher and philosopher (–)
The Reverend Jonathan Edwards | |
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In office – | |
Preceded by | Aaron Burr Sr. |
Succeeded by | Jacob Green(acting) |
Born | ()October 5, [1] East Windsor, Connecticut, British America |
Died | March 22, () (aged54)[1] Princeton, New Jersey, British America |
Spouse | |
Children | 11, including Esther, Jonathan, and Pierpont |
Relatives | |
Alma mater | Yale College |
Occupation | Pastor, theologian, missionary |
Signature | |
Theology career | |
Notable work | "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God" () Religious Affections () |
Theological work | |
Era | Colonial period |
Tradition or movement | EvangelicalCalvinist (Puritan) New England theology |
Main interests | Revivalism |
Jonathan Edwards (October 5, – March 22, ) was an American revivalist preacher, philosopher, and Congregationalist theologian.
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