Sermons and Discourses, 1720-1723 (The Works of Jonathan Edwards Series, Volume 10) (v. 10)

This Volume Presents The Complete Texts Of Twenty-three Sermons Preached By Jonathan Edwards During The First Years Of His Career. The Sermons, Which Have Never Been Printed Before, Document One Of The Least Explored Periods Of This Eminent Theologians Life And Thought. Fully Annotated, They Are Accompanied By An Editor's Preface That Combines New Information With Fresh Readings Of Related Texts, Such As The Diary And Personal Narrative.--book Jacket. The Volume Includes A General Introduction That Puts Edwards' Thirty-five Years Of Writing And Preaching Into A Broad Literary And Historical Context. Based On The Study Of His Entire Sermon Corpus - Including Over Seventy Printed Sermons And Twelve Hundred Sermon Manuscripts - As Well As Related Notebooks, Letters, And Treatises, The Introduction Enables Readers To Understand The Elaborate Network Of Working Papers Through Which Edwards Evolved His Thought, As Well As The Critical Function Of The Sermon In Testing And Developing Expression Of That Thought. The Introduction Also Explores The Literary Context Of Edwards' Writing, Especially Relating To The Theory And Practice Of Homiletics.--book Jacket. General Introduction To The Sermons : Jonathan Edwards' Art Of Prophesying. Edwards' Literary Milieu ; The Making Of Sermons ; The Sermon Canon ; Literary Theory And Practice -- Sermons And Discourses, 1720-1723. Preface To The New York Period ; Christian Happiness ; The Value Of Salvation ; Wicked Men's Slavery To Sin ; The Importance Of A Future State ; Fragment : From An Application On Seeking God ; Glorious Grace ; The Nakedness Of Job ; God's Excellencies ; The Duty Of Hearkening To God's Voice ; Christian Safety ; The Way Of Holiness ; The Duty Of Self-examination ; Poverty Of Spirit ; True Repentance Required ; Life Through Christ Alone ; Christ, The Light Of The World ; Dedication To God ; Living To Christ And Dying To Gain ; Christ's Sacrifice ; Fragment : Application On Love To Christ ; Christian Liberty ; True Love To God. Jonathan Edwards ; Edited By Wilson H. Kimnach. Includes Bibliographical References And Indexes.