The Justice of God in the Damnation of Sinners (1734).
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A little, wretched, despicable creature; a worm, a mere nothing, and less than nothing; a vile insect that has risen up in contempt against the majesty of Heaven and earth.
— Jonathan Edwards (theologian)
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About Jonathan Edwards (theologian)
Jonathan Edwards (October 5, 1703 – March 22, 1758) was a colonial American Congregational preacher and theologian.
About Jonathan Edwards (theologian)
Jonathan Edwards (October 5, 1703 – March 22, 1758) was a colonial American Congregational preacher and theologian.
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