Jonathan edwards theologian biography of albert

Jonathan Edwards was born October 5, 1703, the fifth of eleven children, and the only son, to a family of prominent Congregational ministers in Connecticut.

His childhood suggests that he was seriously religious, even at a young age.

Jonathan edwards theologian biography of albert

He built little dens in the woods and used them to hold prayer meetings with friends!

Edwards went to the Collegiate School (later called Yale) to train for the ministry. After graduating, he served a Presbyterian congregation in New York (1723-1726).

In 1726, Edwards’ grandfather was serving as pastor of Northampton church. Because of his advancing age, Solomon Stoddard and his congregation called Edwards to be of assistance, and later (at Stoddard’s death), to succeed him.

Edwards married Sarah Pierrepont, and enjoyed what has become a fabled marriage, marked by mutual support, admiration, and a remarkable line of illustrious descendants.

1734 birthed a Great Awakening in Northampton, and flowed to every community in the Connecticut Riv