1758 JONATHAN EDWARDS. The Great Doctrine of Original Sin Defended. First Edition. Prayer and Prayer Meetings similarly to apostolic succession

similarly to apostolic succession

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when our Fields are fruitful & our storehouses are filled wth ye fruits of ye Earth

that I have not violated the laws of the United States prohibiting bigamy or polygamy

all of whom long since passed to the excellent glory

1758 JONATHAN EDWARDS. The Great Doctrine of Original Sin Defended. First Edition. Prayer and Prayer Meetings similarly to apostolic successionA very significant publication, the present work, The Great Christian Doctrine of Original Sin Defended was published immediately after Edwards death. It provided the most comprehensive and rigorous defense of the doctrine of original sin at the time, leaning on philosophical ideas, empirical evidence derived from human history, and scriptural exegesis. It countered the optimistic view of human nature prevalent in pre Revolutionary America, arguing