A Faithful Narrative of the Surprising Work of God

"A Faithful Narrative of the Surprising Work of God" is a work by Jonathan Edwards that details the religious revival known as the Great Awakening. This movement, primarily occurring between 1720 and 1740 in the American colonies, was a reaction against secularization and religious formalism. Edwards, a key figure, emphasized the necessity of an immediate conversion experience and the "new birth" in Christ. His writings, including this narrative, described the types and stages of conversion, influencing both America and Europe. The Great Awakening revitalized religion, leading to increased evangelicalism and impacting the development of Protestantism.