Johnathan Edwards was an American preacher, theologian, and philosopher born in 1703. He is best known for his role in the First Great Awakening, a religious revival movement in the early 18th century. Edwards emphasized the importance of personal religious experience and the need for a deep emotional connection to faith. His most famous sermon, "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God," vividly illustrated his views on sin and salvation. Edwards served as the president of Princeton University and wrote extensively on topics such as theology, philosophy, and the nature of the human soul, influencing many later thinkers.