Short Life of Jonathan Edwards, George M. Marsden
Short Life of Jonathan Edwards, George M. Marsden
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Short Life of Jonathan Edwards

Author: George M. Marsden

Narrator: George M. Marsden

Unabridged: 5 hr

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 11/01/2008


Synopsis

Jonathan Edwards is one of the most extraordinary figures in American history. Arguably the most brilliant theologian ever born on American soil, Edwards (1703–1758) was also a pastor, a renowned preacher, a missionary to the Native Americans, a biographer, a college president, a philosopher, a loving husband, and the father of eleven children. George M. Marsden — widely acclaimed for his magisterial large study of Edwards — has now written a new, shorter biography of this many-sided, remarkable man. A Short Life of Jonathan Edwards is not an abridgment of Marsden’s earlier award-winning study but is instead a completely new narrative based on his extensive research. The result is a concise, fresh retelling of the Edwards story, rich in scholarship yet compelling and readable for a much wider audience, including students.

About George M. Marsden

George M. Marsden is the Francis A. McAnaney Professor of History at the University of Notre Dame. He is the author of Jonathan Edwards: A Life.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Logan on June 27, 2016

I've read Marsden's excellent full-length work and was thinking that this was just going to be a condensed version. I was pleasantly surprised that it is, and it isn't. Marsden basically asks the question "why is Jonathan Edwards important to America and to Christians" and proceeds to answer why. He......more

Goodreads review by Vinícius on August 21, 2018

Leitura cativante. O autor consegue condensar num texto agradável os muitos aspectos importantes da vida e ministério de Jonathan Edwards, além de sua influência sobre a história americana em geral. A frequente menção a Benjamin Franklin constitui um recurso interessante para contrastar o pensamento......more

Goodreads review by Jeremy on May 17, 2022

I was oddly encouraged by Edwards’ discouragements. Here’s what I mean… Edwards was (still is) a theological and pastoral giant. He seems untouchable. Yet, in this up close biography from Marsden, we encounter the human Jonathan Edwards…one who made clear mistakes in handling congregational issues a......more

Goodreads review by Michael on April 13, 2009

To echo the praise of Tim Keller, this book is a masterpiece. The author has mastered his subject: you'll learn not only about Jonathan's life, but also the cultural and historical background necessary to appreciate and critique the man. It's not a hagiography, but does what all the best biographies......more

Goodreads review by Ben on December 27, 2016

I thoroughly enjoyed this short look at the life of Jonathan Edwards. I now, Lord willing, will be spending many years to come learning and knowing more of this great man of God. Highly recommend.......more