Jonathan Edwards

by Douglas A. Sweeney

Jonathan Edwards

by Douglas A. Sweeney

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$22.99
This volume of the Theological Foundations series features a selection of sermons and treatises by Jonathan Edwards on Scripture, salvation, and true religion, accompanied by an insightful introduction from editor Douglas A. Sweeney.

This item will be available on November 1, 2026

Jonathan Edwards

by Douglas A. Sweeney

Jonathan Edwards, eBook

by Douglas A. Sweeney

eBook
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This volume of the Theological Foundations series features a selection of sermons and treatises by Jonathan Edwards on Scripture, salvation, and true religion, accompanied by an insightful introduction from editor Douglas A. Sweeney.

This item will be available on November 1, 2026

Overview

This volume of the Theological Foundations series features a selection of sermons and treatises by Jonathan Edwards on Scripture, salvation, and true religion. Accompanied by an insightful introduction from editor Douglas A. Sweeney, readers gain a clear overview of Edwards’s life, ministry, and theological vision as one of the most influential American evangelical thinkers of the 18th century. Students and pastors alike will benefit from engagement with these key primary texts from Edwards’ life alongside comments from a leading Edwards scholar.  

Overview

This volume of the Theological Foundations series features a selection of sermons and treatises by Jonathan Edwards on Scripture, salvation, and true religion. Accompanied by an insightful introduction from editor Douglas A. Sweeney, readers gain a clear overview of Edwards’s life, ministry, and theological vision as one of the most influential American evangelical thinkers of the 18th century. Students and pastors alike will benefit from engagement with these key primary texts from Edwards’ life alongside comments from a leading Edwards scholar.

Table of Contents

I. Scripture and Its “Spiritual Understanding”
A. “The Importance and Advantage of a Thorough Knowledge of Divine Truth,” a sermon on Hebrews 5:12 (1739)
B. A Treatise Concerning Religious Affections, selections on the nature of “spiritual understanding” (1746)

II. Salvation, Its Trinitarian Source and Character
A. “A Divine and Supernatural Light, Immediately Imparted to the Soul by the Spirit of God . . .,” a sermon on Matthew 16:17 (1734)
B. “Justification by Faith Alone,” a sermon on Romans 4:5 (1738)
C. Treatise on Grace (published posthumously)

III. “True Religion,” Its Quality and Beauty
A. Distinguishing Marks of a Work of the Spirit of God (1741)
B. “True Grace Distinguished from the Experience of Devils,” a sermon on James 2:19 (1752)
C. “Heaven Is a World of Love,” a sermon on I Corinthians 13:8-10 (1738)

Editor

  • Douglas A. Sweeney

    Douglas A. Sweeney (PhD, Vanderbilt University) is dean and professor of divinity at Beeson Divinity School.

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Product Details

  • ISBN:
    9798384519645
  • Status:
    Not Yet Published
  • Release Date:
    11/01/2026
  • Page Count:
    304

Product Details

  • ISBN:
    9798384519652
  • Status:
    Not Yet Published
  • Release Date:
    11/01/2026
  • Page Count:
    304

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