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Jonathan Edwards

By: George M. Marsden
Narrated by: Jim Denison
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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.
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" 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.

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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…

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Magnificent

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

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Profound life and ministry legacy

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

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Wonderful book

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

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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.

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What a gift


This was the first biography that I have read/listened to and it was captivating. I had long stayed away from biographies for fear of boredom but picked up this one at the recommendation of The Gospel Coalition and a desire broaden my reading intake. What a gift that it was. Marsden does a masterful job painting a picture of Edwards as a brilliant man after God’s own heart. His description of the ups and downs of Edward’s life gave me a deeper understanding and appreciation of one who’s theology has shaped my own and so many today that I respect so much. I often came away from listening to a chapter feeling as though I was being discipled by Edwards himself. It is long but it is worth it. Though excited for other books, I am honestly sad that I finished it. I highly recommend it.

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A Story about a Man that is relevant to our Culture today.

This book tested my ability to stick to it. I am glad I did. What was it like in New England in the first have of the 18th Century. How were the European Settlers getting along with each other and the Native American peoples. Their Christian Theology and Philosophy is what guided them; most with wonderful results; often times not. Jonathan Edwards was Front and Center in this Theological Struggle for the soul of New England, the British Colonies, and most of Western European Philosophical Theory. To understand where we are today is to understand this dynamic time.

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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.

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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.

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