Jonathan Edwards (1703-1758) was an eighteenth century Congregationalist pastor who spent the majority of his career in Northampton, Massachusetts. He was also the third president of the College of New Jersey, later Princeton University. Most known for his theological and philosophical writings, he is widely regarded as America's greatest theologian.
Edwards is often characterized by his Calvinist theology and his famous sermon, "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God," though leaving Edwards at that is a gross misrepresentation of his life and work. In addition to being a theologian and pastor, Edwards is also known for his missionary work among Native Americans, deep philosophical pursuits, his work as an amateur scientist, and being one of the leading figures in the so-called Great Awakening of 1740-1742.
Since the 1950s, Edwards studies have grown exponentially largely due to the Works of Jonathan Edwards project at Yale University Press and the establishment of the Jonathan Edwards Center at Yale University in 2003. Edwards continues to be a strong force and influence in evangelical Christianity, as well as scholarly pursuits in a variety of disciplines.
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