Teacher Guide

Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God Lesson Plan

Study Objectives

If all of the elements of this lesson plan are employed, students will develop the following powers, skills, and understanding:

  1. 1

    Students will explore the sermon's historical context and contributions to the Great Awakening.

  2. 2

    Students will study Edwards's rhetorical techniques and analyze their efficacy for his original audience.

  3. 3

    Students will analyze the sermon's literary elements, particularly its use of imagery and metaphor.

  4. 4

    Students will examine how the sermon fits within the "jeremiad" genre and trace examples of this genre throughout American history.

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