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Definition Of The 1 st G. A. � Religious Revival from the 1730 s – 1770 s ◦ Increase importance of Christianity ◦ Challenged traditional authority

Jonathan Edwards Quote “Unconverted men walk over the pit of hell on a rotten covering. ” � What does this mean? � Why would he say this?

Causes Of The 1 st G. A. � The Enlightenment: ◦ This was a movement AWAY from religion. Individuals were encouraged to make decisions based on reason and logic, rather than faith. � Less people were going to Church � Religious piety was waning ◦ People were less “pure” and less religious

Effects Of The 1 st G. A. � More branches of Christianity emerge – division between new and old ideas ◦ Increase in religious diversity in Christianity � Helped unify colonists throughout all colonies

Key People From The 1 st G. A. � Jonathan Edwards ◦ Credited with starting the G. A. ◦ Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God � George Whitefield: ◦ Great Orator from England � Both God focused on individual experience with ◦ Ministers not as important ◦ Focus should be on reading Bible

Test Tips For The 1 St G. A. � Know the difference between J. E. and G. W. ◦ J. E. – started the Awakening, Sinners ◦ G. W. – great orator � Denominations grew (new branches emerge) � Displayed emotionalism

“Old” vs. “New Lights” � “Old Lights” ◦ Those that resisted emotionalism and the 1 st G. A. � “New Lights” ◦ Those that favored the Great Awakening and emotionalism �Princeton, Jonathan Edwards, George Whitefield

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