Today we discussed many topics, but I want to re-focus your attention on two of the most significant events of our study: The Great Awakening and the Trial of John Peter Zenger. Here are the most important points I want to stress from The Great Awakening: 1. These were a series of religious revivals that swept through the colonies in the 1740s, 50s, and 60s. 2. George Whitefield was a dynamic preacher that inspired many missionaries and ministers. He is considered one of the most important preachers in American History. He had an emotional and spontaneous preaching style, often preaching outside and drawing crowds as large as 30,000. Remember, there were no microphones! African American Christianity can find its roots with this man. He emphasized personal experience over doctrine. 3. Jonathan Edwards: He copied Whitefield’s style and is considered one of the greatest theologians in American history. What’s the difference between a p