The Great Awakening brought various philosophies, ideas and doctrines to the forefront of Christian faith. Several other pastors and Christian leaders led the charge during the Great Awakening, including David Brainard, Samuel Davies, Theodore Frelinghuysen, Gilbert Tennent and others.Īlthough these leaders’ backgrounds differed, their messages served the same purpose: to awaken the Christian faith and return to a religion that was relevant to the people of the day. Enlightenment thinkers emphasized a scientific and logical view of the world, while downplaying religion.ġ903 Pittsburgh beats Boston in first World Series game Other Leaders In the 1700s, a European philosophical movement known as the Enlightenment, or the Age of Reason, was making its way across the Atlantic Ocean to the American colonies. Many historians believe the Great Awakening had a lasting impact on various Christian denominations and American culture at large. The result was a renewed dedication toward religion.
Christian leaders often traveled from town to town, preaching about the gospel, emphasizing salvation from sins and promoting enthusiasm for Christianity. The movement came at a time when the idea of secular rationalism was being emphasized, and passion for religion had grown stale. The Great Awakening was a religious revival that impacted the English colonies in America during the 1730s and 1740s.
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