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This volume contains one of Edwards' most analytical treatises on revival, Distinguishing Marks of a Work of the Spirit of God, and his famous Narr... read full description

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Jan 30, 2010
Brett rated it: 4 of 5 stars
Jonathan Edwards stands as a giant in Christian literature and history. Particularly among the Reformed Christian camp, he is mentioned in the same breath as Calvin and Luther. Fortunately, he wrote often, and there are no translation barriers to make his works less accessible in English.

On Revival is a collection of three works: "A Narrative of Surprising Conversions," "The Distinguishing Marks of a Work of the Spirit of God," and "An Account of the Revival More...
Oct 11, 2007
Rock rated it: 4 of 5 stars
Edwards looks at the 2nd Great Awakening from his perspective in New England. The amazing way the Spirit moved from town to town, from city to city, as an extraordinary work independent on man's revivalism techniques. Edwards shares how people in his town/church repented, turned to Christ, and lived a new life. Some supernatural movements of the Spirit (visions, slaying in the Spirit, etc.) is problematic for the non-Charismatic, but Edwards does not hestitate to record what he saw. One note More...
Apr 28, 2009
Douglas rated it: 4 of 5 stars
Excellent.
Jul 12, 2007
Ben rated it: 5 of 5 stars
This short, but dense, read is a wonderful insight into the events of the great awakenings of Jonathan Edwards' days. Edwards tells the story of several individuals (men and women, young and old) who were "awakened" by the Spirit's moving in their lives. He then explains why and how to evaluate what is a true mark of the Spirit--or what is a real revival. I enjoyed it very much.
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