Edwards, Jonathan
The Religious Affections
- ISBN 13:
- 9788027305315
- author:
- Edwards, Jonathan
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- E-Artnow
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2020
- Pages:
- 212
- Dimensions:
- 22.9 x 15.2 x 1.1 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Religion, Christianity, Christian Church,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
The Religious Affections by Jonathan Edwards In 1746, Jonathan Edwards published A Treatise Concerning Religious Affections, a seminal work that explores the process of Christian conversion. This treatise is set against the backdrop of the First Great Awakening in Northampton, Massachusetts, where Edwards' congregation began to experience a profound spiritual awakening. Edwards argues that true religious conversion involves a complex interplay between emotion and intellect. He posits that "converting grace" plays a crucial role in this process, enabling individuals to awaken to the reality of forgiveness available through faith in Jesus Christ's sacrifice. This thought-provoking work remains an important contribution to Christian theology and spiritual discourse, offering insights into the nature of conversion and the human experience.
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