Jonathan Edwards

In this definitive biography, George Marsden explores the life of Jonathan Edwards, a key figure in American history and a pivotal theologian behind the Great Awakening of the 18th century. Set against the backdrop of colonial New England, Marsden examines the cultural and religious conflicts that shaped Edwards' thoughts and beliefs, revealing him as a complex individual navigating the tensions between his Puritan roots and the emerging secular world. Drawing on newly available sources, this meticulously researched work offers a compelling portrait of Edwards as both a brilliant thinker and a significant American figure.