Jonathan Edwards’s "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God"

Question 1

How does this legal document from 1672 illustrate the role of the Christian religion in the early New England colonies?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Religion was the basis for government as well as private life.

Question 2

How does changing the word affect the meaning of the sentence? Check all that apply.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

It suggests that Martina is not happy to see Luis.; It explains more about how Martina feels.; It shows how angry Martina is at Luis.

Question 3

Based on what you have just learned about the Great Awakening and religious life in the colonies, why would a sermon be popular to read? Check all reasons that apply.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Religion was important to colonists.; Others in the community would read and talk about sermons.

Question 4

“Martina set their books on the table and stared at Luis.”

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Question 5

What details did you include in your response? Check all that apply.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Gaping is related to living things, which makes hell seem like a living creature to the audience.; The word gaping helps build the image of hell as a mouth that will swallow the audience up if they don’t do as Edward says.; The connotation of gaping makes the image more frightening and persuasive.

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