How Well Do You Know Jonathan Edwards?
Jonathan Edwards is a well-known American religious writer. He lived most of his life in New England USA, in the 18th century. He played a huge role for the shaping of the American religious faith and held a great role in the Methodist church. Do you think you know everything about this great American author and man of the church? The only way for you to find out is to take our quiz, now.
- 1.
What year was Jonathan Edwards born?- A.
In 1703
- B.
In 1803
- C.
In 1720
- D.
In 1719
- 2.
What is Jonathan Edwards known for?
- A.
He is known for being a Puritan
- B.
He is known for being a revivalist.
- C.
He is known for being a Protestant
- D.
He is known for being a Methodist.
- 3.
Which University did Jonathan Edwards go to?
- A.
A protestant school
- B.
Yale University
- C.
Yale College
- D.
Harvard.
- 4.
Which scientist fascinated him the most?
- A.
Isaac Newton
- B.
Jean de Racine
- C.
Immanuel Kant
- D.
Edmond Halley
- 5.
What's the name of his most famous sermon?
- A.
Sinners in the Hands of an Angry man
- B.
Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God
- C.
Sinners in the Hands of an Angry Child of God
- D.
Sinners in the Heart of an Angry God
- 6.
When was his most important sermon published?
- A.
8 July 1741
- B.
8 August 1741
- C.
9 July 1741
- D.
8 July 1742
- 7.
Who was his wife?
- A.
Amanda Pierpon
- B.
Jane Pierpon
- C.
Sarah Perpon
- D.
Sarah Pierpon
- 8.
How many children did he have?
- A.
10 children
- B.
11 children
- C.
9 children
- D.
12 children
- 9.
When did he die?
- A.
February 22, 1758
- B.
March 22, 1758
- C.
April 22, 1758
- D.
March 23, 1758
- 10.
How old was he when he died?
- A.
54 years old
- B.
49 years old
- C.
60 years old
- D.
65 years old.
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