1. Jonathan Edwards - An Overview
The life of a Puritan revolved around their religion, only male elite members of the church were allowed a say in government and the education of the young was based off religion and it's aspects. ... Jeremiads were a common tactic used preachers at the time so Edwards was not alone, however his deeply intellectual thinking and versatile imagery, served to separate his works from the rest (258-259). ... The sentences are, "generally languid and complex" (Person Jr. 92) with, "rich and versatile imagery" that serves to "stir the heart, to stimulate the soul" (Cady 258). ... "It provides...
- Word Count: 1051
- Approx Pages: 4
- Has Bibliography
- Grade Level: Undergraduate