Author
Jonathan Edwards
1703–1758
Northampton. America's greatest theologian. Great Awakening. Freedom of the Will ended Arminian philosophy.
Works in the Library 6
A Letter to the Author of the Pamphlet Called An Answer to the Hampshire Narrative 1737
Edwards' polemical letter defending his theological positions against critics of his revival theology and ecclesiastical practices.
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Religious Affections 1746
Edwards' seminal work distinguishing genuine religious experience from mere emotion, profoundly influencing American evangelical theology.
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Freedom of the Will 1754
Edwards' philosophical defense of human free will within divine sovereignty, addressing fundamental theological and metaphysical questions.
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The Great Christian Doctrine of Original Sin Defended 1758
Edwards' rigorous theological defense of original sin doctrine against Enlightenment rationalism and emerging theological liberalism.
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A History of the Work of Redemption 1782
Edwards' comprehensive history of redemption from creation through eschatology, presenting salvation as God's central historical purpose.
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The Necessity of the Belief of Christianity 1794
An election sermon arguing that Christian belief among citizens is necessary for political stability and national prosperity.
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Passages Jonathan Edwards cites most
Bible verses most often cited across these 6 works. Each links to everything in the library on that verse.
Romans 5:209×
Genesis 3:157×
1 Corinthians 2:146×
1 John 2:35×
Galatians 2:205×
Revelation 21:65×
2 Corinthians 2:44×
2 Samuel 23:54×
Ephesians 2:34×
Ephesians 4:224×
Genesis 3:194×
Genesis 8:214×
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