the great awakening (21 Jan 1730 Jahr – 24 Nov 1740 Jahr)

Beschreibung:

the revival f puritan style religion, a reaction to the enlightenment.
jonathan edwards talked about the problems with rationalism, and spread his ideas throughout the colonies.
created a more emotional relationship with god, not 4/5 colonists shared a common evangelical view of life, without involving a preist
inspired a individualistic and democratic view
old lights vs new lights
-old lights: rationalist theology and practice
-new lights: charismatic theology, high energy sermons
it was the last gasp of puritan style religion