Understanding Jonathan Edwards
An Introduction to America's Theologian
1st Edition
Published on 2. December 2008
247 pages
978-0-19-970637-2 (ISBN)
Description
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."
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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.
Content
- Intro
- Contents
- Contributors
- Important Dates in the Life of Edwards
- Introduction: How to Understand the American Theologian
- 1. Jonathan Edwards's Life and Career: Society and Self
- 2. Alternative Viewpoint: Jonathan Edwards's Life and Career
- 3. Edwards and Revival
- 4. Alternative Viewpoint: Edwards and Revival
- 5. Edwards and the Bible
- 6. Alternative Viewpoint: Edwards and the Bible
- 7. Edwards and Biblical Typology
- 8. Alternative Viewpoint: Edwards and Biblical Typology
- 9. Edwards and Beauty
- 10. Alternative Viewpoint: Edwards and Beauty
- 11. The Literary Life of Jonathan Edwards
- 12. Alternative Viewpoint: The Literary Life of Jonathan Edwards
- 13. Edwards and Philosophy
- 14. Alternative Viewpoint: Edwards and Philosophy
- 15. Edwards and the World Religions
- 16. Alternative Viewpoint: Edwards and the World Religions
- Conclusion: Edwards's Relevance Today
- Further Reading
- Index
- A
- B
- C
- D
- E
- F
- G
- H
- I
- J
- K
- L
- M
- N
- O
- P
- Q
- R
- S
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