How did Edwards' work influence the 19th century?
Influenced scientific discoveries
Inspired thousands of missionaries
Led to major political reform
Started a new artistic movement
Answer
Inspired thousands of missionaries, notably William Carey, the "father of modern missions," who pioneered the missionary movement to India. Edwards' emphasis on personal religious experience, the sovereignty of God, and the transformative power of grace resonated with many during the 19th century, fueling a renewed wave of Protestant missionary activity.
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