Jonathan Edwards and the Gospel of Love
Jonathan Edwards and the Gospel of Love
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Editorial Reviews
The Theology of Jonathan Edwards
The picture of Edwards presented here is as an 'improver, ' a reformer, a prophet, even a harbinger of the social gospel. What Story has done is to show how postmodern liberal Christians can 'claim' and use Edwards as well as their evangelical co-religionists in a constructive manner. That is quite an achievement.--Kenneth P. Minkema, executive editor of
The Works of Jonathan Edwards
What a gem of a book! Ron Story has resurrected Jonathan Edwards! There is an intimate quality to his writing and his narrative voice is good company for the reader. Story is reclaiming Jonathan Edwards from the conservative evangelicals who have held him captive and is reintroducing him to liberal Christians who could use some cheering up. He also makes 18th century theology, philosophy and politics comprehensible! No easy feat.--Kerry W. Buckley, editor of
A Place Called Paradise: Culture and Community in Northampton, Massachusetts
I read this book with fascination. Story's thoughtful analysis of Jonathan Edwards's sermons makes it clear that although Edwards was a scold, he also heartily preached the Gospel of Love for individuals and communities. I'm sure readers will love it.--Paul R. Boller Jr., author of
They Never Said That: A Book of Fake Quotes, Misquotes, and Misleading Attributions
I recommend this book to . . . students everywhere who know of Edwards only as the 'fiery Puritan' of yesteryear.--
Jonathan Edwards Center at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School
Deftly written and superbly presented, enhanced with a list of abbreviations, notations, an index of Edwards's writings, and a comprehensive general index,
Jonathan Edwards and the Gospel of Love is a seminal work of outstanding scholarship and a highly recommended addition to seminary, church, and academic library Christian Studies reference collections and supplemental reading lists.--
The Midwest Book Review
Who could have thought it possible to transform our understanding of the most studied of all Puritan divines? In this beautifully crafted, thoroughly compelling, consistently surprising re-examination of the preacher most Americans know as the most notorious scold in early New England, Ronald Story shows us a Jonathan Edwards barely glimpsed in previous scholarship. Enraptured by the sweetness and power of divine love, inspired by the beloved community of Heaven, this Edwards preached as fiercely and eloquently on the necessity of public charity and the virtues of Christian community as he did on the sins of pride, selfishness, avarice, and covetousness. After
Jonathan Edwards and the Gospel of Love, we can no longer think of Edwards mainly as the thundering, backwards-looking judge of human depravity; instead, we must also see him as a sensitive, forward-looking prophet pleading with all of us to embrace the beauty, justice, and harmony promised by God's love.--Warren Goldstein, author of
William Sloane Coffin, Jr.: A Holy Impatience
When understanding the theology of Jonathan Edwards, it makes a difference where you start. If you start with the sermon: 'Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God, ' as most do, your commanding view of Edwards is the preacher of 'hell, fire and brimstone.' But if you start with 'Heaven is a World of Love, ' you start with the fountain of God's love overflowing into the world. Hell is the result of letting go of God's love in our lives. This book starts with 'The Gospel of Love.' It marks a very new understanding of Edwards. Like Marcus Borg's book
Meeting Jesus Again for the First Time, Ron Story helps us meet Jonathan Edwards for the first time.--Rev. Dr. Peter B. Ives, retired minister of The First Churches of Northampton
I recommend this study for its exceptional approach of highlighting aspects of Edwards's thought that will appeal to readers on both the 'left' and 'right' of the theological and social spectra.--Jonathan Huggins, University of Stellenbosch
Jonathan Edwards and the Gospel of Love casts Edwards in a fuller and more positive light. . . . Story recognizes that the profundities of Edwards's theology are what make Edwards extraordinary.--
American Historical Review
This slender volume is a reading pleasure and most suitable to anyone interested in the times and reflections of one of New England's most notable Puritans.--
The Historian
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Overview
Description
Editorial Reviews
The Theology of Jonathan Edwards
The picture of Edwards presented here is as an 'improver, ' a reformer, a prophet, even a harbinger of the social gospel. What Story has done is to show how postmodern liberal Christians can 'claim' and use Edwards as well as their evangelical co-religionists in a constructive manner. That is quite an achievement.--Kenneth P. Minkema, executive editor of
The Works of Jonathan Edwards
What a gem of a book! Ron Story has resurrected Jonathan Edwards! There is an intimate quality to his writing and his narrative voice is good company for the reader. Story is reclaiming Jonathan Edwards from the conservative evangelicals who have held him captive and is reintroducing him to liberal Christians who could use some cheering up. He also makes 18th century theology, philosophy and politics comprehensible! No easy feat.--Kerry W. Buckley, editor of
A Place Called Paradise: Culture and Community in Northampton, Massachusetts
I read this book with fascination. Story's thoughtful analysis of Jonathan Edwards's sermons makes it clear that although Edwards was a scold, he also heartily preached the Gospel of Love for individuals and communities. I'm sure readers will love it.--Paul R. Boller Jr., author of
They Never Said That: A Book of Fake Quotes, Misquotes, and Misleading Attributions
I recommend this book to . . . students everywhere who know of Edwards only as the 'fiery Puritan' of yesteryear.--
Jonathan Edwards Center at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School
Deftly written and superbly presented, enhanced with a list of abbreviations, notations, an index of Edwards's writings, and a comprehensive general index,
Jonathan Edwards and the Gospel of Love is a seminal work of outstanding scholarship and a highly recommended addition to seminary, church, and academic library Christian Studies reference collections and supplemental reading lists.--
The Midwest Book Review
Who could have thought it possible to transform our understanding of the most studied of all Puritan divines? In this beautifully crafted, thoroughly compelling, consistently surprising re-examination of the preacher most Americans know as the most notorious scold in early New England, Ronald Story shows us a Jonathan Edwards barely glimpsed in previous scholarship. Enraptured by the sweetness and power of divine love, inspired by the beloved community of Heaven, this Edwards preached as fiercely and eloquently on the necessity of public charity and the virtues of Christian community as he did on the sins of pride, selfishness, avarice, and covetousness. After
Jonathan Edwards and the Gospel of Love, we can no longer think of Edwards mainly as the thundering, backwards-looking judge of human depravity; instead, we must also see him as a sensitive, forward-looking prophet pleading with all of us to embrace the beauty, justice, and harmony promised by God's love.--Warren Goldstein, author of
William Sloane Coffin, Jr.: A Holy Impatience
When understanding the theology of Jonathan Edwards, it makes a difference where you start. If you start with the sermon: 'Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God, ' as most do, your commanding view of Edwards is the preacher of 'hell, fire and brimstone.' But if you start with 'Heaven is a World of Love, ' you start with the fountain of God's love overflowing into the world. Hell is the result of letting go of God's love in our lives. This book starts with 'The Gospel of Love.' It marks a very new understanding of Edwards. Like Marcus Borg's book
Meeting Jesus Again for the First Time, Ron Story helps us meet Jonathan Edwards for the first time.--Rev. Dr. Peter B. Ives, retired minister of The First Churches of Northampton
I recommend this study for its exceptional approach of highlighting aspects of Edwards's thought that will appeal to readers on both the 'left' and 'right' of the theological and social spectra.--Jonathan Huggins, University of Stellenbosch
Jonathan Edwards and the Gospel of Love casts Edwards in a fuller and more positive light. . . . Story recognizes that the profundities of Edwards's theology are what make Edwards extraordinary.--
American Historical Review
This slender volume is a reading pleasure and most suitable to anyone interested in the times and reflections of one of New England's most notable Puritans.--
The Historian
About the Author
Condition Guidelines
Books - New and Used
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- Used - Acceptable: All pages and the cover are intact, but shrink wrap, dust covers, or boxed set case may be missing. Pages may include limited notes, highlighting, or minor water damage but the text is readable. Item may but the dust cover may be missing. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting, but the text cannot be obscured or unreadable.
Note: Some electronic material access codes are valid only for one user. For this reason, used books, including books listed in the Used – Like New condition, may not come with functional electronic material access codes.
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- Packages are shipped from Monday to Friday.
- No additional fees and charges.
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Estimated delivery times:
- Standard Shipping: 5-8 business days
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Shipping method varies depending on what is being shipped.
Tracking
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Damaged Parcel
If your package has been delivered in a PO Box, please note that we are not responsible for any damage that may result (consequences of extreme temperatures, theft, etc.).
If you have any questions regarding shipping or want to know about the status of an order, please contact us or email to support@stevensbooks.com.
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To be eligible for a return, your item must be unused and in the same condition that you received it. It must also be in the original packaging.
Several types of goods are exempt from being returned. Perishable goods such as food, flowers, newspapers or magazines cannot be returned. We also do not accept products that are intimate or sanitary goods, hazardous materials, or flammable liquids or gases.
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To complete your return, we require a tracking number, which shows the items which you already returned to us.
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You should expect to receive your refund within four weeks of giving your package to the return shipper, however, in many cases you will receive a refund more quickly. This time period includes the transit time for us to receive your return from the shipper (5 to 10 business days), the time it takes us to process your return once we receive it (3 to 5 business days), and the time it takes your bank to process our refund request (5 to 10 business days).
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