Product Description

Iain Murray believes that Edwards cannot be understood apart from his faith. Only when seen first and foremost as a Christian do his life and writings make sense. The integrity of this interpretation is confirmed in this study as Edwards is allowed on point after point to speak for himself.

The result is a biography which is both factually and theologically reliable. Edwards' theology is set in the context of his everyday life in public and private. His family realtionships punctuate the narrative, adding both interest and pathos. This outstanding study is not only an exceptional biography; it also serves as a classic illustration of how the chuch today can and should learn from its past history.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #150124 in Books
• Published on: 1988
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 503 pages

Customer Reviews

A Soul Stirring Biography
Jonathan Edwards is maybe the most exciting historical Christian to study (except for Luther. Part of this explanation is the fact that history shows us a much differnt picture than the modern stereotypes show us. Murray is to be commended for his standard setting work on Edwards. Murray is very warm and doctrine centered. As periodical "Christian History" said of Murray's work, "this is the biography Edwards himself would have most appreciated." (Spring 2003).

Final Analysis

This book is long, complex, and well researched. It is not bed time reading, but rather, Sabbath reading as it will stir one's thoughts to the Lord. Murray pulls no punches as he shows his view of Edwards: This man saw more of the glory of heaven and the terror of hell than any modern Christian ever will. Murray's aim is that after reading, Christians will then take up Edward's works and discover the glory for themselves.

Iain Murry Is a Great Defender of Jonathan Edwards
Murray did a wonderful job of disputing some of the authors of previous works who painted Edwards as a mere doomsayer. He instead provides documentation and accounts of godly men of that time to show the true Jonathan Edwards as one of the greatest theological minds in history. This book helped me to understand the importance of drawing on the works of such great men of God for practical application for the lives of today's Christians.

The Standard
Mark Noll said it well -- this is the only biography in which Edwards would recognize himself. Lets Edwards be Edwards. This will be THE classic Edwards biography for generations to come.