Understanding Jonathan Edwards An Introduction to America's Theologian

Many books have been published on Jonathan Edwards (1703-58), widely regarded as the greatest American theologian. Some are by experts who typically write only for fellow specialists. Others are by popular authors who are unaware of recent scholarly discoveries. This book contains chapters based on...

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Main Author McDermott, Gerald R
Format eBook
LanguageEnglish
Published New York Oxford University Press 01.01.2009
Oxford University Press, Incorporated
Edition1
Subjects
1703-1758
Biography
Christian Theology
Congregationalists
Edwards, Jonathan
History of Christianity
typology
Jonathan Edwards
world religions
Bible
preaching
revival
American theology
aesthetics
philosophy
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Summary:Many books have been published on Jonathan Edwards (1703-58), widely regarded as the greatest American theologian. Some are by experts who typically write only for fellow specialists. Others are by popular authors who are unaware of recent scholarly discoveries. This book contains chapters based on the latest research on the subject of Edwards and the result is an introduction to North America’s most important religious mind on subjects he considered vitally important: revival, Bible, typology, aesthetics, literature, preaching, philosophy, and world religions. It also includes a survey of his life and career, extended reflections on his relevance to today’s church and world, and much more.
ISBN:9780195373431
019537343X
0195373448
9780195373448
DOI:10.1093/acprof:oso/9780195373431.001.0001