The Theology of the Great Awakening in North America and Wales: Jonathan Edwards (1703-1758) & Edward Williams (1750-1813)
This paper will argue that the Reformed (or 'Calvinistic') theology of the Congregationalists acquired a new flavour during the First Great Awakening by observing the theology of both Jonathan Edwards (1703-1758) of New England and Edward Williams (1750-1813) of Wales. This paper's ma...
| Published in: | International congregational journal |
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| Format: | Print Article |
| Language: | English |
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NACCC
[2018]
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International congregational journal
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| IxTheo Classification: | KAH Church history 1648-1913; modern history KBF British Isles KBQ North America KDG Free church |
| Further subjects: | B
Theology
B Great Awakening B Religious communities B Edwards, Jonathan, 1703-1758 B North America |
| Summary: | This paper will argue that the Reformed (or 'Calvinistic') theology of the Congregationalists acquired a new flavour during the First Great Awakening by observing the theology of both Jonathan Edwards (1703-1758) of New England and Edward Williams (1750-1813) of Wales. This paper's main endeavour is to show how Edward Williams's theological writings were profoundly influenced and shaped by Jonathan Edwards's Reformed theology. In doing this I shall argue that Edwards's key influence on Williams's theology was the manner in which Edwards sought to communicate and defend his Reformed theology using the terminology, language and categories of Enlightenment philosophy. Thus, this paper will begin by giving some historical background to the First Great Awakening which formed the theology of both Edwards and Williams before turning to assess the theological legacy of Jonathan Edwards. Subsequently, this article will consider the reception of Edwards in Wales before, finally, turning to assess his influence on Edward Williams's theology and doctrine. This study of Edwards's and Williams's theology will reveal that the Great Awakening gave a new 'flavour' to the old Reformed tradition of Congregationalism in both New England and Wales. |
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| ISSN: | 1472-2089 |
| Contains: | Enthalten in: International congregational journal
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