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A 4 page essay that contrasts and compares "A Sermon Preached at the Execution of Moses Paul, an Indian" by Samson Occom and "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God" by Jonathan Edwards. The writer argues that these sermons demonstrate how these two eighteenth century men adhered to similar theological perspectives and themes. However, Occom's sermon also carries within it a message to his fellow Native Americans that has a political content that Edwards' sermon did not. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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who inspired their listeners, as they drew upon scripture to paint a terrifying picture of damnation for all those who did not heed the Christian call to salvation. An examination
of two representative sermons, "A Sermon Preached at the Execution of Moses Paul, an Indian" by Occom and "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God" by Edwards, demonstrates that
the two men adhered to similar theological perspectives and themes. However, Occoms sermon also carries within it a message to his fellow Native Americans that has a political content that
Edwards sermon did not. Occoms sermon is comprised of three major sections. First of all, he discusses the general nature of sin, then addresses the condemned man, specifically referring
to his despicable crime (Peyer 94). In conclusion, he addresses the crowd in general with lengthy warnings about death, sin, the horrors of hell, and the chance for redemption
through belief in Jesus Christ. While these themes are to be expected, considering the circumstances, Occom also weaves into his sermon a theme that is specifically directed toward his fellow
Native Americans, his "poor kindred." Occom lays the blame for Moses Pauls fate squarely on the "sin of drunkenness," which brought "this destruction and untimely death upon him" (Peyer 94).
Within this framework of using the condemned mans impending death as a general warning, Occom also illustrates how alcohol had proven to be a major source of misery for
his people. He lists the social ills that typified Native American life -- lack of adequate housing, food, or clothing -- "in the cold weather they are shivering and crying,
being pinched with cold -- All this for the love of strong drink" (Peyer 94). While Occom does not at any time endeavor to shift the responsibility of his crime
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