Edwards on Revivals: Containing A Faithful Narrative of the Surprising Work of God in the Conversion of Many Hundred Souls in Northhampton, ... in New England, 1742, and the way in Which It

By Jonathan Edwards and Jonathan 1703-1758 Edwards

Book Overview

""Edwards On Revivals"" is a book written by Jonathan Edwards, a prominent theologian and preacher in colonial America. The book contains a faithful narrative of the surprising work of God in the conversion of many hundred souls in Northampton, Massachusetts in 1735. Edwards describes in detail the revival that took place in his congregation, where many individuals experienced a deep spiritual awakening and turned to God. He discusses the various methods he used to preach the gospel and the impact they had on his congregation. Edwards also addresses some of the criticisms and controversies that arose during the revival, including the role of emotions in religious experience and the danger of false conversions. Overall, ""Edwards On Revivals"" provides a fascinating insight into the religious culture of colonial America and the powerful impact of spiritual awakenings on individuals and communities.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1432530283
• ISBN13: 9781432530280
• Release Date: June 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 428 Pages
• Weight: 1.38 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"