Jonathan Edwards: A New Biography
by Iain H. Murray | Book Summary
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Author: Iain H. Murray
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That being the case one might ask: Why would the world even need yet another account of the life of Jonathan Edwards? Simply put, the purpose is to encourage Christian readers to discover the wealth and relevance of Edwards' writings and to clear up the many misunderstandings that have distorted his legacy in the centuries since he lived. Edwards was no stranger to controversy in life, and the subsequent biographies that have been written of him since show how that has continued long after his death. "The nature of his greatness, the significance of his life and thought, an assessment of his character and writings—on all these, and much else, judgments are divided." (p. xix) Mislabeled as little more than a great philosopher, many consequently have not appreciated his theological contributions to the Body of Christ. |
Iain H. Murray was born in England in 1931. He studied history and philosophy at the University of Durham with the intention of becoming a Presbyterian minister. His study of the Puritans led him to take another route, and he later became the first editor of The Banner of Truth magazine. He served as Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones' assistant at Westminster Chapel from 1956-1959 and co-founded the Banner of Truth Trust in 1957.
It took him about twenty years to write this Edwards biography. His other published works include biographies of Charles H. Spurgeon, Arthur W. Pink, J.C. Ryle, Amy Carmichael, and Martyn Lloyd-Jones. He has also written several books on revivals and revivalism.
Jonathan Edwards: A New Biography
by Iain H. Murray
[ Book Summary ]
| Author | Iain H. Murray |
| Publisher | Banner of Truth |
| Date | 1987 |
| Pages | 503 |
Overview:
The first biography written on Jonathan Edwards was completed in 1761 and was written by Samuel Hopkins, his brother-in-law and fellow minister and missionary. Several others have since endeavored to undertake the task as well, some without ever finishing. To date, the most economical collection available to the general Christian public is a two-volume London edition originally published in 1834.
That being the case one might ask: Why would the world even need yet another account of the life of Jonathan Edwards? Simply put, the purpose is to encourage Christian readers to discover the wealth and relevance of Edwards' writings and to clear up the many misunderstandings that have distorted his legacy in the centuries since he lived.
Edwards was no stranger to controversy in life, and the subsequent biographies that have been written of him since show how that has continued long after his death. "The nature of his greatness, the significance of his life and thought, an assessment of his character and writings—on all these, and much else, judgments are divided." (p. xix) Mislabeled as little more than a great philosopher, many consequently have not appreciated his theological contributions to the Body of Christ.
Iain H. Murray was born in England in 1931. He studied history and philosophy at the University of Durham with the intention of becoming a Presbyterian minister. His study of the Puritans led him to take another route, and he later became the first editor of The Banner of Truth magazine. He served as Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones' assistant at Westminster Chapel from 1956-1959 and co-founded the Banner of Truth Trust in 1957.
It took him about twenty years to write this Edwards biography. His other published works include biographies of Charles H. Spurgeon, Arthur W. Pink, J.C. Ryle, Amy Carmichael, and Martyn Lloyd-Jones. He has also written several books on revivals and revivalism.