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Whitefield, Edwards, and Great Awakening Literature

October 28, 2024

Asher K. Sisneros Prof. Dr. Gary North American Literature October 28, 2024 The First Great Awakening saw a huge spiritual revival in the United States and parts of Europe. Itinerant preachers went around giving powerful sermons, often calling out church-goers for having counterfeit faith. Their audience was accused of attending church, reading their Bibles, and … More Whitefield, Edwards, and Great Awakening Literature

Imperial and Papal Conflicts During the High Middle Ages

March 14, 2024

The High Middle Ages were littered with imperial and papal conflicts. The Hohenstaufen family was notorious for garnering the hatred of various popes. From a glance, a student of history may get the impression that popes were continually engaged in proxy wars with the Holy Roman emperors. Such an impression would be accurate. Though the … More Imperial and Papal Conflicts During the High Middle Ages