Concerning the End for Which God Crea..., Jonathan Edwards
Concerning the End for Which God Crea..., Jonathan Edwards
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Concerning the End for Which God Created The World

Author: Jonathan Edwards

Narrator: Jonathan Edwards

Unabridged: 4 hr 59 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 12/01/2011


Synopsis

Jonathan Edwards dissertation concerning the ultimate reason that God made the world. One of several pieces written by the brilliant theologian so that a large number readers might understand complicated theological issues. Jonathan Edwards (1703-1758) 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 eighteenth century.

About Jonathan Edwards

Jonathan Edwards (1703–1758) is by far the best known American theologian. After graduating from and teaching at Yale University, he began a very fruitful ministry at Northampton, Massachusetts. At last he was called to be the first president of Princeton University, where he served only five weeks before dying of smallpox.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Ryan on February 16, 2018

Wow. After reading this, I wonder why I ever read more modern books! It isn't 'easy' to read at times, but his thoughts, arguments, and biblical exegesis are simply astounding. As with Freedom of the Will, his arguments in here deserve slower and more careful meditation—not just because they make so......more

Goodreads review by Drew on January 16, 2022

"[T]he great end of God's works, which is so variously expressed in Scripture, is indeed but ONE; and this one end is most properly and comprehensively called, THE GLORY OF GOD." The world exist for the glory of God; the world was not made chiefly for the creature. Its easy for us to glance over thi......more

Goodreads review by Jeff on April 20, 2020

I can’t help feeling somewhat self-conscious attempting a review of this book (“dissertation”). Edwards is frequently touted as the greatest American theologian. My adding to the chorus of agreement that his reputation is well-deserved seems a tad presumptuous. Be that as it may, I also agree that E......more

Goodreads review by Nick on June 21, 2024

This book is very "big God" theology. Edwards proves through reason and through Scripture that God created the world of His own glory. He also proves how this is a loving thing for God to do, and how it is a joy for believers to be able to partake in such a wonderful thing. This book definitely chal......more

Goodreads review by Benjamin on September 05, 2024

Would have been 5 stars! But, even though i haven’t read the original text, i’ve got a sneaking suspicion that the modern english rendition does lose something from the original text. I could see how this would be useful to most readers though. Such a thorough answer to the question ‘what is the ulti......more