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Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God

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Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God is a sermon by the American Congregationalist minister Jonathan Edwards, preached in 1741 during the First Great Awakening. Edwards uses biblical language and images of precariousness, fire, and divine judgment to urge listeners to recognize their dependence on God's mercy. The sermon is studied as an example of eighteenth century Puritan preaching and as a text associated with the religious revival in colonial New England.

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Who preached Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God?

Jonathan Edwards, an American Congregationalist minister, preached the sermon. He delivered it in 1741 during the First Great Awakening.

Where was Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God preached?

Edwards preached the sermon in Enfield, Connecticut, on July 8, 1741. It became one of the best-known texts associated with the First Great Awakening.

What images does Edwards use in the sermon?

Edwards uses images of precariousness, fire, and divine judgment to portray humanity as dependent on God’s mercy. The sermon’s most famous metaphor compares sinners to a spider held over a fire.

What response does Jonathan Edwards seek from his listeners?

He urges listeners to recognize the danger of sin and seek repentance rather than assume that ordinary moral behavior guarantees safety. The sermon’s urgent tone reflects the revival preaching of the First Great Awakening in 1741.

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