Jonathan Edwards has been recognized as the most influential evangelical theologian of all time. Before his death at the age of fifty-four, he had sparked a new movement of Reformed evangelicals who played a major role in fueling the rise of modern missions, preaching revivals far and wide, and wielding the cutting edge of American theology. He has never gone out of print, and Christians today continue to flock to seminars and conferences on him. In this biography of the great preacher and teacher, historian Douglas Sweeney locates for us the core and key to Edwards' enduring impact. Sweeney finds that Edwards' profound and meticulous study of the Bible securely anchored his powerful preaching, his lively theological passions and his discerning pastoral work. Beyond introducing you to Edwards' life and times, this book will provide you with a model of Christian faith, thought and ministry.

The first book in the original first volume of the total works of Edwards he shows his scholarly brilliance in the fields of theology as he tackles many issues that we today still struggle with and debate about in our culture and churches. Issues such as original sin, the meaning of marriage and the sovereignty of God are all subjects covered in just this first book. Come ready to learn about the person of God through the works of Jonathan Edwards!