Edwards: Last of the Puritans

Jonathan Edwards.

Today our objective is to study Edwards, a relic, a man the last of his kind fading into obscurity in the world of Rationalism and Independence. We shall take a closer look at the man, so as to not judge him merely by his famous fire and brimstone sermon. In addition, today finishing vocabulary Unit 3 and section 8 in Bedford grammar. For those of you who did not turn in your autobiographical essay, you have this long weekend to finish it. Do not leave it to the last minute.

Agenda:

1. Lord's Prayer
2. Study for a few minutes
3. Vocab & Grammar Quiz: Unit 3 & Bedford 8
4. Collect Practice PSAT Tests (for EC)
5. Read "The Resolutions of Jonathan Edwards"
6. Reading Journal (10/11): Edwards
1. What is the purpose of Edwards' "S.I.T.H.A.G."?
2. In his "Resolutions" and in "S.I.T.H.A.G"  what elements contrast with Franklin and with a Rationalist worldview? 
7. Review HW: 
1. Read Autobiographical Essay -- due 10/11-10/14.
2. Study notes on Puritanism and Rationalism. Quiz next week.
3. Finish Reading Journal on Edwards