Who referred to Cotton Mather as the "first American Evangelical"?
Historians
Benjamin Franklin
King James II
Thomas Jefferson
Answer
The title of "first American Evangelical" is attributed to Cotton Mather by historians. Mather, a prominent Puritan minister in the 17th and 18th centuries, is recognized as a significant figure in the development of early American religious thought. He advocated for a personal and heartfelt religious experience, emphasizing the importance of individual conversion and spiritual growth.
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