Jonathan Edwards (jan 1, 1703 – jan 1, 1758)
Description:
-Began studying at Yale at the age of 13-Pastored in NY
-Documented a revival which occurred in his church
-Considered America’s first great theologian
-Instituted the “halfway house” for those who still desired to vote, but not be baptized
-Though he maintained that only the converted could participate in communion
-Died of smallpox in 1758
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Date:
jan 1, 1703
jan 1, 1758
~ 55 years