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Mrac
2 months ago
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Explain in your own words the purpose of Puritan ministers preaching sermons called 'jeremiads' that vehemently denounced sinner

s? (100 words)
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ddd [7.4K]2 months ago
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The objective was to frighten individuals into obedience. These sermons commonly warned about eternal damnation and vividly depicted the torments of hell, instilling fear to encourage people to stay devout and loyal to both the church and God. One of the most renowned examples remains "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God" by Jonathan Edwards, which continues to be read widely today.
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