John Inman was captivated by Jonathan Edwards' use of illustrative language in his preaching, something that was much at odds with the fire and brimstone caricature that most people have of Edwards. Inman decided to write his paper on Edwards' preaching style while he was ministering to the Native Americans at Stockbridge, focusing on bringing God's Word to the audience and their culture in a way that resonates with them.

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