With the possible exception of Reinhold Niebuhr (1892-1971), Jonathan Edwards (1703-58) must count as the only American theologian who can claim equal (well, almost equal) rank with such greats as John Calvin and Augustine. Son and grandson of Congregational ministers, at thirteen he entered Yale, where he quickly surpassed other students in his mastery of logic, close readin (...)
June 06, 2003
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Jonathan Edwards
Jonathan EdwardsA Lifeby George M. MarsdenYale University Press, $35, 640 pp.
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