Question

Enlightenment thinking placed value on scientific knowledge and thought. Based on "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God," which best describes the relationship between Enlightenment thinking and the thinking of Edwards's followers?
a) The beliefs of the two groups were fundamentally the same.
b) The beliefs of the two groups directly opposed each other.
c) The beliefs of Edwards's followers evolved directly from those emphasized in the Enlightenment.
d) The beliefs of the two groups were similar, with the Enlightenment placing more emphasis on science.

Answer 1

Answer:b) The beliefs of the two groups directly opposed each other.

Explanation:"SINNERS IN THE HANDS OF AN ANGRY GOD" is a semon given by Rev. Jonathan Edwards at Enfield, July 1741.

Reverend Jonathan Edwards is a one of the most famous American Thoelogians, he is credited with many sermons of great interest and reputation, he based his writings on two basic Headings

(1) THE ABSOLUTE SOVEREIGNTY OF GOD

(2) THE BEAUTY OF GOD'S HOLINESS.

Reverend Jonathan Edwards was vital to the "first great awakening" which took place in Europe in the Eighteenth century.