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Jonathan Edwards (1703-58) is widely recognized as America's greatest religious mind. A torrent of books, articles, and dissertations on Edwards have been released since 1949, the year that Perry Miller published the intellectual biography that launched the modern explosion of Edwards studies. This collection offers an introduction to Edwards's life and thought, pitched at the level of the educated general reader. Each chapter serves as a general introduction to one
of Edwards's major topics, including revival, the Bible, beauty, literature, philosophy, typology, and even world religions. Each is written by a leading expert on Edwards's work. The book will serve
as an ideal first encounter with the thought of "America's theologian."
Jonathan Edwards (1703-58) is widely recognized as America's greatest religious mind. A torrent of books, articles, and dissertations on Edwards have been released since 1949, the year that Perry Miller published the intellectual biography that launched the modern explosion of Edwards studies. This collection offers an introduction to Edwards's life and thought, pitched at the level of the educated general reader. Each chapter serves as a general introduction to one
of Edwards's major topics, including revival, the Bible, beauty, literature, philosophy, typology, and even world religions. Each is written by a leading expert on Edwards's work. The book will serve
as an ideal first encounter with the thought of "America's theologian."
Important dates in the life of Jonathan Edwards
Gerald McDermott: INTRODUCTION: How to Understand the American
Theologian
1: Kenneth Minkema: Edward's life and career
Chris Chun: Alternative viewpoint
2: Harry Stout: Edwards and revival
Willem Van Vlastuin: Alternative viewpoint
3: Doug Sweeney: Edwards and the Bible
Wolter H. Rose: Althernative viewpoint
4: Tibor Fabiny: Edwards and biblical typology
Gerald McDermott: Alternative viewpoint
5: Sang Lee: Edwards and aesthetics
Katalin Kállay: Alternative viewpoint
6: Wilson Kimnach: Edwards and literature
Anna Svetlikova: Alternative viewpoint
7: Miklos Veto: Edwards and philosophy
Magdaléna Sevcíková: Alternative viewpoint
8: Michal Valco: Edwards and world religions
CONCLUSION: Edward's Relevance Today
Bibliography
Gerald R. McDermott is the Jordan-Trexler Professor of Religion at Roanoke College and Distinguished Senior Fellow at the Baylor Institute for Studies of Religion.
"This unusually helpful book is distinctive for how clearly its
scholarly authors explain the wide-ranging significance of Jonathan
Edwards for readers who are not themselves scholars. The inclusion
of European commentators also demonstrates how wide contemporary
interest has grown in Edwards as America's greatest theological
voice. The book is, in equal measure, authoritative, accessible,
and illuminating." --Mark A. Noll, author of America's God:
From
Jonathan Edwards to Abraham Lincoln
"[Understanding Jonathan Edwards] was written for those who may
have little to no knowledge of Edwards or the field of Edwards
studies. What excites me about this is that it accomplishes what
few (if any) have: an introduction to major themes in Edwards's
thought that is usable for the classroom. ...Those teaching classes
on Edwards will no doubt be grateful, and those looking for an
introduction to Edwards' ideas will find a helpful roadmap."
--Themelios
"An elegant and enlightening introduction to understanding Edwards
in terms of a lifelong captivation by thte beauty of God."
--Touchstone
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