Which prominent minister of the First Great Awakening is known for his vivid 'Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God' sermon?
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Correct answer: Jonathan Edwards
Jonathan Edwards was a key theologian of the First Great Awakening who used emotional and powerful imagery to spark religious fervor. His sermons emphasized the absolute sovereignty of God and the urgent necessity of individual repentance.
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