Selected Sermons of Jonathan Edwards

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Edwards, Jonathan, 1703-1758

Contributor:

Gardiner, H. Norman (Harry Norman), 1855-1927.

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Selected Sermons of Jonathan Edwards" by Jonathan Edwards is a collection of religious sermons written in the early 18th century. This influential work showcases Edwards' profound theological reflections, focusing on themes of divine sovereignty, human dependence on God's grace, and the transformative power of redemption. The sermons are both a spiritual guide and an exploration of the intricate relationship between humanity and the divine. The opening portion of the work introduces Jonathan Edwards, providing insight into his life and the context of his ministry. It describes his upbringing in a deeply religious family, his intellectual development as he pursued theological studies, and his significant role in the 18th-century revivalist movement. The text outlines how Edwards grappled with complex theological concepts and emphasizes the importance of spiritual illumination as essential for understanding divine truth. This section sets the stage for the sermons that follow, inviting readers into the rich contemplative and argumentative style that characterizes Edwards' preaching. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Contents:

Introduction

God glorified in man's dependence

The reality of spiritual light

Ruth's resolution

The many mansions

Sinners in the hands of an angry God

A strong rod broken and withered

Farewell sermon.

Credits:

Produced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print project.)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 58.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Release date is 2010-12-12