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Great Awakening

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Scope Note: Here are entered works dealing with the revival of religion that occurred in the American colonies in the 18th century.

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

Joseph Bellamy papers

 Collection
Call Number: MS 609
Overview: The papers consist of correspondence, sermons and manuscripts of Joseph Bellamy, theologian and minister. In 1738 Bellamy became minister of the new parish of Bethlehem, Connecticut, where he remained until his death. He was a disciple of Jonathan Edwards and a prominent advocate of the New Light theology in the Great Awakening. Correspondents include Jonathan Edwards, John Erskine, Samuel Finley, Samuel Hopkins, John Long, William Smith, and Benjamin Trumbull.
Dates: 1752-1785