He was born in 1703 to colonial New England ministers. He was raised in a Puritan society which explains his religious background. He adored God and showed a great interest in the ministry. Edwards reinterpreted God into his own vision because it was in a time where science was evolving and God was no longer a mystery. The Puritan religion was centered on the church and consequences for unacceptable behavior. The Puritan lifestyle was plain and believed the only way to achieve salvation is through the understanding of the word of God. Edwards had a distinct mindset when he wrote, “Sinner in the Hands of an Angry God.” He wanted to use powerful images and a threatening tone to depict God’s wrath. His objective was to get people listening to his sermons to fully understand that God is loving but one should fear his wrath and power. Growing up in a strict atmosphere influenced his perception of religion and therefore is seen in his
He was born in 1703 to colonial New England ministers. He was raised in a Puritan society which explains his religious background. He adored God and showed a great interest in the ministry. Edwards reinterpreted God into his own vision because it was in a time where science was evolving and God was no longer a mystery. The Puritan religion was centered on the church and consequences for unacceptable behavior. The Puritan lifestyle was plain and believed the only way to achieve salvation is through the understanding of the word of God. Edwards had a distinct mindset when he wrote, “Sinner in the Hands of an Angry God.” He wanted to use powerful images and a threatening tone to depict God’s wrath. His objective was to get people listening to his sermons to fully understand that God is loving but one should fear his wrath and power. Growing up in a strict atmosphere influenced his perception of religion and therefore is seen in his