Hellfire and Persuasion: the Rhetoric of ‘Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God’
Words: 615 1476Jonathan Edwards's sermon, "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God," delivered in 1741, stands as one of the most impactful pieces of religious rhetoric in American history. Born from the fervor of the First Great Awakening, Edwards's sermon encapsulates the fiery spirit of the time, bringing to life the vivid imagery of hell and the impending doom awaiting the unrepentant. Beyond its religious connotations, the sermon offers a masterclass in persuasive rhetoric, providing insights into the psychological mechanisms that […]