Author: Jonathan Edwards Publisher: ISBN: 9780300158427 Category : Congregational churches Languages : en Pages : 0
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Interpreting the Great Awakening of the 18th century was in large part the work of Jonathan Edwards, whose writings on the subject defined the revival tradition in America. This text demonstrates how Edwards defended the evangelical experience against overheated zealous and rationalistic critics.
Author: Jonathan Edwards Publisher: Yale University Press ISBN: 0300133944 Category : Literary Collections Languages : en Pages : 507
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This final volume in The Works of Jonathan Edwards publishes for the first time Edwards’ “Catalogue,” a notebook he kept of books of interest, especially titles he hoped to acquire, and entries from his “Account Book,” a ledger in which he noted books loaned to family, parishioners, and fellow clergy. These two records, along with several shorter documents presented in the volume, illuminate Edwards’ own mental universe while also providing a remarkable window into the wider intellectual and print cultures of the eighteenth-century British Atlantic. An extensive critical introduction places Edwards’ book lists in the contexts that shaped his reading agenda, and the result is the most comprehensive treatment yet of his reading and of the fascinating peculiarities of his time and place.
Author: Jonathan Edwards Publisher: ISBN: Category : Biography & Autobiography Languages : en Pages : 616
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Interpreting the Great Awakening of the eighteenth century was in large part the work of Jonathan Edwards; whose writings on the subject defined the revival tradition in America. Moving from sensitive descriptions of "the Surprising work of God" in conversion to a consuming quest for the essence of true religion, and threading his way through mounting controversies over "errors in doctrine and disorders in practice," Edwards sought to locate an authentic core of evangelical experience, to define it in terms of biblical faith and psychological insight, and to defend it against both overheated zealous and rationalistic critics. The tracts that unfold his thoughts, presented here (with related correspondence ) for the first time in accurate critical texts, document a movement so significant for the American character that it has been called "our national conversion." In a carefully researched introduction, C.C. Goen identifies the "Arminian threat" to which the Northampton pastor responded at the onset of the Awakening, and traces Edwards' understanding of vital religion as it developed in the ambiguous context of revivalism. Mr. Goen's study also illuminates little-known aspects of A Faithful Narrative and describes the haphazard way in which that important work reached its eager audience. C.C. Goen, author of Revivalism and Separatism in New England, 1740-1800 (1962), is professor of church history at the Wesley Theological Seminary in Washington, D.C.
Author: Jonathan Edwards Publisher: Legare Street Press ISBN: 9781015477902 Category : Biography & Autobiography Languages : en Pages : 0
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Author: Owen Strachan Publisher: Moody Publishers ISBN: 1575679272 Category : Religion Languages : en Pages : 126
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What is a true Christian? What is the church? Though these are fundamental questions they often go unanswered in our current evangelical context. Far too many pastors and thinkers celebrate the trappings of faith and the mere benefits of Christianity, ignoring the biblical testimony on true conversion that shouts from countless texts from Scripture. This has fed an age-old problem: nominal Christianity. Though Edwards is sometimes presented as a scourge, a mean-hearted parson who lived to belt out thunderous damnations, a careful study of the historical record and of Edwards’ writings shows that he was in fact a Christian man devoted to the cultivation of true and saving faith in a spiritually fickle people he tenaciously loved. The problem of noncommittal Christianity did not end with Edwards. It not only survives but thrives in the current day. In studying it then, we are studying ourselves. We see that nominal Christianity, a considerable challenge today, has historic roots. We need not face this problem alone, growing more discouraged by the day, flailing as we try method after method to address the problem. Instead, we can find solace, instruction, and encouragement from the biblically saturated life and ministry of Jonathan Edwards. Easily accessible and readable, you do not need to be a scholar to enjoy these insights about Jonathan Edwards and his writings.
Author: Jonathan Edwards Publisher: ISBN: 9781091917095 Category : Languages : en Pages : 440
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The Works of Jonathan Edwards: Volume 4 continues a new edition of Edwards' magnificent Works in significantly larger print then the revered Banner of Truth edition. This edition also features increased margins for students who favor note-taking in the text itself. In "A Faithful Narrative," Edwards writes of God's "surprising work in the conversion of many souls." Edwards observes how God's Spirit moved in the towns of Northampton in the early 1700s. "An Humble Inquiry" relates Edwards' thoughts and scriptural observations on who the Church should admit to communion, and what requirements remain, if any. Edwards answers objections to this treatise in the last part of Volume 4, "Misrepresentations Corrected and Truth Vindicated," a book-length response to Solomon Williams' objections against "An Humble Inquiry." Volume 4 contains these three books: "A Faithful Narrative of The Surprising Work of God In the Conversion of Many Hundred Souls, In Northampton and the Neighbouring Towns and Villages of New Hampshire in New England, In A Letter to The Rev. Colman Of Boston," "An Humble Inquiry Into the Rules of The Word of God Concerning the Qualifications Requisite To A Complete Standing and Full Communion In the Visible Christian Church," and "Misrepresentations Corrected and Truth VindicatedIn A Reply to The Rev. Mr. Solomon Williams's Book, Entitled, THE TRUE STATE OF THE QUESTION CONCERNING THE QUALIFICATIONS NECESSARY TO LAWFUL COMMUNION IN THE CHRISTIAN SACRAMENTS." 10 point type, 1" outside margins. by Ted Cortez Publishing.
Author: Douglas A. Sweeney Publisher: InterVarsity Press ISBN: 0830879412 Category : Biography & Autobiography Languages : en Pages : 209
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Jonathan Edwards has been recognized as the most influential evangelical theologian of all time. Before his death at the age of fifty-four, he had sparked a new movement of Reformed evangelicals who played a major role in fueling the rise of modern missions, preaching revivals far and wide, and wielding the cutting edge of American theology. He has never gone out of print, and Christians today continue to flock to seminars and conferences on him. In this biography of the great preacher and teacher, historian Douglas Sweeney locates for us the core and key to Edwards' enduring impact. Sweeney finds that Edwards' profound and meticulous study of the Bible securely anchored his powerful preaching, his lively theological passions and his discerning pastoral work. Beyond introducing you to Edwards' life and times, this book will provide you with a model of Christian faith, thought and ministry.
Author: Jonathan Edwards
Author: Jonathan Edwards
Author: Jonathan Edwards
Author: Jonathan Edwards
Author: Jonathan Edwards
Author: Jonathan Edwards
Author: Owen Strachan
Author: Jonathan Edwards
Author: Jonathan Edwards
Author: Douglas A. Sweeney