American Literature 245                                         Name:_________________

Journal #4—Up to 10 points: Jonathan Edwards

Edwards and the Great Awakening

Jonathan Edwards, pp. 290-291; pp. 309-318; skim “Sinners. . . ,” pp. 298-309 (222-223; 240-249; Skim 230-240)

 Due: Thursday, October 2, 2003

         Journal #4:  Please describe Edwards’ method for perfecting himself.  What process does he use?  How well does it work?  Briefly contrast his beliefs with those of Woolman.