Understanding Jonathan Edwards - An Introduction to America's Theologian

Zusatztext McDermott did an excellent job creating...a volume for beginners mapping various themes and issues so that people can take a first step into Edwards studies. Those teaching classes on Edwards will no doubt be grateful, and those looking for an introduction to Edwards' ideas will find a helpful roadmap. Informationen zum Autor Gerald R. McDermott is Professor of Religion at Roanoke College. Klappentext This is the first introduction to Jonathan Edwards (1703-58), widely regarded as the greatest American theologian, by scholars for non-scholars. In accessible language some of the world's best Edwards scholars introduce subjects Edwards considered vitally important: revival, Bible, typology, aesthetics, literature and preaching, philosophy and world religions. Zusammenfassung This is the first introduction to Jonathan Edwards (1703-58), widely regarded as the greatest American theologian, by scholars for non-scholars. In accessible language some of the world's best Edwards scholars introduce subjects Edwards considered vitally important: revival, Bible, typology, aesthetics, literature and preaching, philosophy and world religions.

Product details

• Authors: Gerald R. McDermott, Gerald R. (EDT) McDermott
• Assisted by: Gerald R Mcdermott (Editor), Gerald R. McDermott (Editor)
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 02.12.2008
• EAN: 9780195373431
• ISBN: 978-0-19-537343-1
• No. of pages: 228
• Dimensions: 152 mm x 229 mm x 6 mm
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Christianity; Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Biographies, autobiographies; USA, RELIGION / Christianity / Protestant, BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Religious, 18th century, c 1700 to c 1799, Biography: religious & spiritual, United States of America, USA, Biography: religious and spiritual, C 1700 To C 1800, Protestantism & Protestant Churches, Protestantism and Protestant Churches