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Jonathan Edwards’s Apologetic for the Great Awakening

Kenneth P. Minkema

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In the 1740s Jonathan Edwards emerged as the New Light proponent of the claim that the Great Awakening was, in the main, a true work of the Spirit of God. Conversely, Charles Chauncy led the Old Lights in opposition by offering criticisms of the Awakening.

In this book, Robert Davis Smart examines Edwards’s defense of the revival with particular attention to Chauncy’s criticisms, which have often been acknowledged but not previously subjected to thorough analysis. He sets forth historical and contextual factors that shaped Edwards and his generation, shows how Edwards emerged as a leader of the revival from its early days, and offers an updated survey of the modern attempts to interpret the Awakening theologically, sociologically, and historically.

Here is a detailed treatment of the contrasting perspectives of Edwards and Chauncy, an extensive analysis of their major works regarding the revival, an able assessment of the essential issues raised by the debate, and an evaluation of the significant contributions of these men.

Table of Contents:
Introduction to Edwards’s Historical Context
Chapter One: Jonathan Edwards and the Great Awakening
Chapter Two: Interpretations of the Awakening
Chapter Three: The Distinguishing Marks and Some Thoughts
Chapter Four: Chauncy’s Seasonable Thoughts
Chapter Five: Edwards’s Final Response to Chauncy
Conclusion: The Debate and Its Legacy

Language: English

Pages: 368

Format: Hardcover

Publisher: Reformation Heritage Books

Release: June 06, 2011

ISBN: 1601781245

ISBN 13: 9781601781246

Jonathan Edwards’s Apologetic for the Great Awakening

Kenneth P. Minkema

4/5 ( ratings)

In the 1740s Jonathan Edwards emerged as the New Light proponent of the claim that the Great Awakening was, in the main, a true work of the Spirit of God. Conversely, Charles Chauncy led the Old Lights in opposition by offering criticisms of the Awakening.

In this book, Robert Davis Smart examines Edwards’s defense of the revival with particular attention to Chauncy’s criticisms, which have often been acknowledged but not previously subjected to thorough analysis. He sets forth historical and contextual factors that shaped Edwards and his generation, shows how Edwards emerged as a leader of the revival from its early days, and offers an updated survey of the modern attempts to interpret the Awakening theologically, sociologically, and historically.

Here is a detailed treatment of the contrasting perspectives of Edwards and Chauncy, an extensive analysis of their major works regarding the revival, an able assessment of the essential issues raised by the debate, and an evaluation of the significant contributions of these men.

Table of Contents:
Introduction to Edwards’s Historical Context
Chapter One: Jonathan Edwards and the Great Awakening
Chapter Two: Interpretations of the Awakening
Chapter Three: The Distinguishing Marks and Some Thoughts
Chapter Four: Chauncy’s Seasonable Thoughts
Chapter Five: Edwards’s Final Response to Chauncy
Conclusion: The Debate and Its Legacy

Language: English

Pages: 368

Format: Hardcover

Publisher: Reformation Heritage Books

Release: June 06, 2011

ISBN: 1601781245

ISBN 13: 9781601781246

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