Jonathan Lee

Jonathan Lee was an eighteenth-century American clergyman whose Election Sermon exemplifies the theological and political discourse of the colonial period, particularly the intersection of Calvinist doctrine with emerging concepts of civic responsibility. His work reflects the significant role that clergy played in shaping public opinion during the Revolutionary era, articulating religious justifications for communal governance and moral leadership. Lee's sermon contributions remain important primary sources for understanding how theological arguments were mobilized to address the social and political concerns of his contemporaries.