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Which famous preacher toured the Thirteen Colonies before Edwards delivered his famous sermon?

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  • George Whitefield

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Answer

The answer is George Whitefield, a prominent preacher and contemporary of Jonathan Edwards in the 18th century. Before Edwards' renowned sermon, Whitefield embarked on a preaching tour across the Thirteen Colonies, captivating audiences with his powerful oratory and helping to spark the Great Awakening, a period of religious fervor that revitalized Protestant Christianity in colonial America.
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