Table of Contents

Important dates in the life of Jonathan Edwards
Gerald McDermott: INTRODUCTION: How to Understand the American Theologian
1: Kenneth Minkema: Edward's life and career
Chris Chun: Alternative viewpoint
2: Harry Stout: Edwards and revival
Willem Van Vlastuin: Alternative viewpoint
3: Doug Sweeney: Edwards and the Bible
Wolter H. Rose: Althernative viewpoint
4: Tibor Fabiny: Edwards and biblical typology
Gerald McDermott: Alternative viewpoint
5: Sang Lee: Edwards and aesthetics
Katalin Kállay: Alternative viewpoint
6: Wilson Kimnach: Edwards and literature
Anna Svetlikova: Alternative viewpoint
7: Miklos Veto: Edwards and philosophy
Magdaléna Sevcíková: Alternative viewpoint
8: Michal Valco: Edwards and world religions
CONCLUSION: Edward's Relevance Today
Bibliography

About the Author

Gerald R. McDermott is the Jordan-Trexler Professor of Religion at Roanoke College and Distinguished Senior Fellow at the Baylor Institute for Studies of Religion.

Reviews

"This unusually helpful book is distinctive for how clearly its scholarly authors explain the wide-ranging significance of Jonathan Edwards for readers who are not themselves scholars. The inclusion of European commentators also demonstrates how wide contemporary interest has grown in Edwards as America's greatest theological voice. The book is, in equal measure, authoritative, accessible, and illuminating." --Mark A. Noll, author of America's God: From
Jonathan Edwards to Abraham Lincoln
"[Understanding Jonathan Edwards] was written for those who may have little to no knowledge of Edwards or the field of Edwards studies. What excites me about this is that it accomplishes what few (if any) have: an introduction to major themes in Edwards's thought that is usable for the classroom. ...Those teaching classes on Edwards will no doubt be grateful, and those looking for an introduction to Edwards' ideas will find a helpful roadmap."
--Themelios
"An elegant and enlightening introduction to understanding Edwards in terms of a lifelong captivation by thte beauty of God." --Touchstone