Jonathan Edwards

Jonathan Edwards was an influential American theologian, preacher, and philosopher, born in 1703 in East Windsor, Connecticut. He played a pivotal role in the First Great Awakening, a significant religious revival in the 18th century that emphasized personal faith and emotional connection to God. Known for his fiery sermons and profound insights into the nature of the human condition, Edwards' most famous work, "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God," showcases his ability to blend intellectual rigor with deep spiritual conviction. His writings reflect a rich tapestry of Puritan thought and have had a lasting impact on American religious life.

As you delve into Edwards' work, you'll encounter a mind grappling with the complexities of faith, grace, and the human experience. His eloquent prose invites readers to reflect deeply on their own beliefs and the world around them. Whether you're drawn to his theological explorations or his vivid descriptions of spiritual experiences, there's much to discover in Edwards' writings. We invite you to explore his thought-provoking works in our app and see how this remarkable figure shaped the landscape of American Christianity.

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Jonathan Edwards was a colonial American Congregational preacher, theologian, and missionary to Native Americans. Edwards "is widely ac…

Religious Affections

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Jonathan Edwards (1703-1758) was a pre-revolutionary American pastor and academic in Massachusetts, and is also widely considered to be both…

A Dissertation Concerning the Nature of True Virtue

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Disproportionately remembered as a hellfire-and-brimstone Puritan preacher on the basis of the excessively-anthologized "Sinners in the…

The Freedom of the Will

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As religion is the great business, for which we are created, and on which our happiness depends; and as religion consists in an intercourse …

The Life of David Brainerd

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A biography about David Brainerd, one of the first missionaries to the Native Americans, using excerpts from his diary and journals. This wo…

An Humble Attempt to Promote Explicit Agreement and Visible Union of God's People in Extraordinary Prayer, . . .

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Not only does this powerful little piece of writing contain within its pages the timely exhortation to Christians to pray at just such a tim…