A Comparison of Winthrop and Edwards to the Apostles of ChristI find John Winthrop and Jonathan Edwards to be the most fascinating writers I have ever read. On the one hand, they are the “apostles” of our time. Second, their comparisons to Christ's apostles are too close to ignore. There are three Christian historical milestones. A being after the death of Christ where an evangelical movement of disciples, friends and brothers of Christ preached about how Jesus Christ was the Messiah and the Son of God. The second milestone occurred when the Pilgrims came to America for religious freedom, and many ministers guided and directed the Pilgrims to the "City of God." One of the last historical Christian movements seen is the Great Awakening. This movement aimed to exchange deist notions of reason and rationality for faith, God and Divine Providence. Among the apostles of biblical times, the most influential were the apostles James and Paul. One of the great writers and orators of his time, John Winthrop represents the second mark, leaving Jonathan Edwards as one of the best-known preachers of the Great Awakening. The writings of John Winthrop are intensely linked to the writings of the Apostle James. Jonathan Edwards approaches his audience in the same way as the Apostle Paul, and both bear the burden of leading people to their Savior. Interestingly enough, both Winthrop and Edwards talk about the gospel, but one speaks to a different circle of people than the other and with an entirely different message. Likewise, as someone wrote, “Paul and James do not stand face to face, fighting against each other, but they stand back to back, fighting opposing enemies” (McGee 64 ). In John Winthrop's "A Model of Christian Chari..." ... ... middle of paper ...... have unity under their great love for God. They persevere and move toward the kingdom of God through their writings and teachings. Works Cited Bensick, Carol "Jonathan Edwards". Anthology of American Literature. Ed. Paul Lauter. Canada: DC Heath and Company, 1990. Edwards, Jonathan “Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God.” . Canada: DC Heath and Company, 1990. 584-595. McGee, J. Vernon Thru the Bible Commentary Series: James Nashville: Thomas Nelson, 1991. New International Version: Zondervan, 1984. Warren N. Be Free. United States: SP Publications, 1975. Winthrop, John “A Model of Christian Charity.” Paul Lauter. Canada: DC Heath and company, 1990. 226-238.