Jonathan Edwards

De: George M. Marsden

Narrado por: Jim Denison

Jonathan Edwards is a towering figure in American history. A controversial theologian and the author of the famous sermon Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God, he ignited the momentous Great Awakening of the 18th century.

In this definitive and long-awaited biography, Jonathan Edwards emerges as both a great American and a brilliant Christian. George Marsden evokes the world of colonial New England in which Edwards was reared - a frontier civilization at the center of a conflict between Native Americans, French Catholics, and English Protestants. Drawing on newly available sources, Marsden demonstrates how these cultural and religious battles shaped Edwards' life and thought. Marsden reveals Edwards as a complex thinker and human being who struggled to reconcile his Puritan heritage with the secular, modern world emerging out of the Enlightenment. In this, Edwards' life anticipated the deep contradictions of our American culture.

Meticulously researched and beautifully composed, this biography offers a compelling portrait of an eminent American.

©2018 George M. Marsden (P)2018 Blackstone Audio, Inc.

Magnificent

Well written and well read by the narrator. One of the best audiobooks and biographies I've listened to.

A Good Overview of a Good Man

This book is a nice overview of Edwards as a man of his times. Well worth the time for listening.

And on audible procedures: I think it really sucks that I can’t just rate by stars, after listening, and that I must write something. Poor way of doing business…

Profound life and ministry legacy

Thorough research and detail - well done - let the next generation be blessed by the influence of Edwards

" Inspiring book and we'll narrated!"

The most compelling book I have listened. Highly recommend listening, will make you want to seek Jesus more and more.

Fantastic biography that puts the man within his world and gives us an understanding of what he believed and taught.

No other biography I have read has better shown the world that the subject is in and how he interacted with it and work to shape it than this one.

Wonderful book

Clearly written and narrated. Interesting and informative. Thorough and understandable. Gave me insight into Edward's thinking and theology.

Extremely thorough

Well written and informative. It is not for the reader who just wants "adventure". The author goes deep into the times and culture around Edwards and deep into his Theology thus giving a greater sense of this great servant of God. Enjoy.

A Historical and Theological Masterpiece

Marsden displays his ability as a master historian to illuminate the life of Jonathan Edwards in a largely objective manner - noting his wonderful brilliance as well as his pitfalls - in such a way that doesn’t merely regurgitate historical facts but takes you by the hand through 18th century to see Edwards in his proper context. Moreover, Marsden recounts and details the life of Edwards in such a way that allows the reader/listener to be discipled by the life of Edwards rather than merely being acquainted with his theology and biographical details. A must read for any Christian and an intriguing, enlightening read for any non-Christian into the life of one of America’s most impactful thinkers.

Christian piety

This account of Edward‘s life is both encouraging and at times, devastating as he continued his passion for God’s word in the midst of the Armenian controversy sweeping through a nation. This is an account of Edwards Christian piety that people were reluctant to accept. The affections of both Edwards, wife and children and friends is a great evidence of the passion, Jonathan Edwards had for Christian piety.

A Magisterial Account

This is an excellent blend of historical and conceptual insight into one of America’s greatest minds.