Jonathan Edwards (1703-1758)
Here you will find a brief biography of Jonathan Edwards. It states that, because of his extremist beliefs, Edwards was forced to resign a pastorship, leaving his family in financial difficulties. How important is standing up for one’s beliefs, no matter how disastrous the consequences? Write your opinion in the Web Links Activity Log.

Religion in Eighteenth-Century America
This site offers an overview of religion in eighteenth-century America, including information about the Great Awakening. Imagine you are a television reporter covering the revivals where George Whitefield and Jonathan Edwards preached. Give a newscast for your classmates about these vivacious preachers and their listeners.