The Character of Paul an Example to Christians E-Book

Jonathan Edwards

• Herausgeber: Larry Slawson
• Kategorie: Religion und Spiritualität
• Sprache: Englisch

Veröffentlichungsjahr: 2020

Beschreibung

Jonathan Edwards was an American preacher, philosopher, and theologian born on 5 October 1703 to Timothy and Esther Edwards of East Windsor, Connecticut.  Edwards was well-known throughout the American colonies for his books, sermons, and broad theological views.  He also played a crucial role in shaping the First Great Awakening before he died in 1758 of smallpox.  To this day, Edwards continues to influence and inspire millions of individuals around the world.
This book contains Jonathan Edward’s famous sermon, “The Character of Paul an Example to Christians,” in its original, unedited form. A brief introduction and commentary pertaining to the sermon is provided by the editor.

Leseprobe

“THE CHARACTER OF PAUL AN EXAMPLE TO CHRISTIANS”

JONATHAN EDWARDS

EDITED BY: LARRY SLAWSON

MAY 2019

INTRODUCTION

Birth Name: Jonathan Edwards

Date of Birth: 5 October 1703

Place of Birth: East Windsor, Connecticut (British Colonial America)

Date of Death: 22 March 1758 (54 Years of Age)

Place of Death: Princeton, Province of New Jersey

Cause of Death: Smallpox

Place of Burial: Princeton Cemetery, Province of New Jersey

Nationality: American

Occupation: Pastor; Missionary; Theologian

Spouse(s): Sarah Pierpont

Children: Sarah, Jerusha, Esther, Mary, Lucy, Timothy, Susannah, Eunice, Jonathan, Elizabeth, Pierpont

Father: Timothy Edwards

Mother: Esther Stoddard

Siblings: Esther; Hannah; Jerusha; Eunice; Abigail; Lucy; Martha; Elisabeth; Mary; Ann

Religious Views: Puritan (Reformed); Calvinism

Best Known For: Regarded as one of Colonial America’s most important and influential theologians.

Jonathan Edwards was an American preacher, philosopher, and theologian born on 5 October 1703 to Timothy and Esther Edwards of East Windsor, Connecticut. Edwards was well-known throughout the American colonies for his books, sermons, and broad theological views. He also played a crucial role in shaping the First Great Awakening before he died in 1758 of smallpox. To this day, Edwards’ work continues to influence and inspire millions of individuals around the world.

This work, along with planned books for the future, seeks to provide its readers with a basic understanding of Edwards’ beliefs and ideas. What follows is the complete text of Edwards’ work, “The Character of Paul an Example to Christians.” It is this author’s hope that this work will be a blessing to its readers as they explore one of the most fascinating individuals to have arose from the Eighteenth Century.

--Larry Slawson (16 May 2019)