Question

Describe what is meant by the “Great Awakening.” Be sure to discuss the term in reference to the events of the early 19th century.

Answer 1

The Great Awakening was a series Protestant religious revival movements during the early 19th century. The movement began in the 1790’s and continued into the 1850’s. The movement was led by Baptist and Methodist congregations preachers. The most notable preacher being Charles Finney, who preached with emotion, instead of philosophical reasoning. The movement rejected skeptical rationalism, allowed more people to have a relationship with God, and relied on the idea of perfectionism. The 2nd Great Awakening caused more denominations to rise and lead to many reform movements that would operate with beliefs promoted by the revival.

Answer 2

The Great Awakening was a religious revival by the Christians in America during the 19th century when they began massive revivals across the country by preaching to people to turn from their evil ways and embrace God.

This revival or movement was evidenced by outreaches, evangelism and a preaching about the punishment of hell fire for Sinners who refuse to repent.