Jonathan Edwards

Men of Faith

by David J. Vaughan

A Spiritual Giant in a Day When Spirituality Was Highly Prized [series logo] Jonathan Edwards (1703-1758) became the pastor of the church at Northampton, Massachusetts, in 1724. His powerful preaching launched the Great Awakening in 1734-35 and a geographically more extensive revival in 1740-41. He became a firm friend of George Whitefield, then evangelizing in America, who continued to promote the revival. Edwards was called to the presidency of the then nascent Princeton College shortly before his death. Edwards was the most prominent American philosopher-theologian of his time. He is best known for contributing a vast body of writings to the evangelical community on not only theological issues, many of which still challenge scholars, but also metaphysics, ethics, and psychology. His influence is felt today through his works and godly example. THE EXTRAORDINARY STORY OF A BRILLIANT THEOLOGIAN WHOSE HEART WAS NOT SEPARATED FROM HIS HEAD

Genres: Biography

127 pages, Paperback

First published March 1, 2000

Reviews

[Christian · Rating 5 out of 5]

Jonathan Edwards has always been one of my 'heroes of the faith,' but until reading this book I never realized just how important his life and ministry was in the foundation of Christianity in America. An unsung hero who was continually treated badly by his church and peers.

These ten short chapters on Edwards' life and work is certainly worth your time to read.

[Paul · Rating 3 out of 5]

Great perspective on Jonathan Edwards. I liked the approach the author took to the book. Especially helpful was his discussion of Edward's break with Northhampton.

[Tom · Rating 4 out of 5]

Short biography but good, obviously David Vaughn agrees with Edwards theology and highlights his strengths. A very worthwhile read.

[Read1000books · Rating 3 out of 5]

Bio of the man (1703-1758) who preached perhaps the world's most well-known sermon (or at least the title), "Sinners In The Hands Of An Angry God", and whose ministry sparked the Great Awakening.