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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Biography of a Great and Godly Man!, Nov 4 2003

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Michael Taylor "Michael Taylor" (Indian Trail NC) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Jonathan Edwards-A New Biography (Paperback) (Paperback)

I heartily concur with some of the other reviewers - Murray's book is the definitive biography of a godly man who was an important part of the Great Awakening.

The book is comprehensive, covering several areas of Edwards' life:

1. Early childhood and Christian influences.
2. His salvation experience.
3. His happy home as evidenced by the large number of children, loving relationship with his life, and hospitality to others.
4. Associations with David Brainherd, George Whitfield, and other religious leaders of his day.
5. His important contributions to the Great Awakening and the resultant opposition he experienced.
6. His expulsion from the Northampton Church based on his stance on the Lord's Supper.
7. Missionary endeavors to the Indians.
8. Later years and service at Princeton University.

Murray successfully portrays Edwards as a man who although reserved in some respects, was actually a very warm and caring man towards others.

As for the reviewer from France, I only have to say - God alone determines where He will move His Spirit! That is not our choice to make!

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5.0 out of 5 stars A Soul Stirring Biography, May 8 2003

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Jacob Aitken (Pineville, LA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Jonathan Edwards-A New Biography (Paperback) (Paperback)

Jonathan Edwards is maybe the most exciting historical Christian to study (except for Luther. Part of this explanation is the fact that history shows us a much differnt picture than the modern stereotypes show us. Murray is to be commended for his standard setting work on Edwards. Murray is very warm and doctrine centered. As periodical "Christian History" said of Murray's work, "this is the biography Edwards himself would have most appreciated." (Spring 2003).

Final Analysis

This book is long, complex, and well researched. It is not bed time reading, but rather, Sabbath reading as it will stir one's thoughts to the Lord. Murray pulls no punches as he shows his view of Edwards: This man saw more of the glory of heaven and the terror of hell than any modern Christian ever will. Murray's aim is that after reading, Christians will then take up Edward's works and discover the glory for themselves.

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5.0 out of 5 stars The Standard, Mar 14 2001

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Mark Noll said it well -- this is the only biography in which Edwards would recognize himself. Lets Edwards be Edwards. Thsi will be THE classic Edwards biography for generations to come.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Iain Murry Is a Great Defender of Jonathan Edwards
Murray did a wonderful job of disputing some of the authors of previous works who painted Edwards as a mere doomsayer. Read more

Published on Mar 5 2000

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best books I have read this decade!
This is truly a great book. It is not just a story about a great man who lived in the past, but about a man who was used greatly by God in a time that is in many ways like ours... Read more

Published on Sep 11 1999