Short Life of Jonathan Edwards

By: George M. Marsden

Narrated by: Grover Gardner

Jonathan Edwards is one of the most extraordinary figures in American history. Arguably the most brilliant theologian ever born on American soil, Edwards (1703—1758) was also a pastor, a renowned preacher, a missionary to the Native Americans, a biographer, a college president, a philosopher, a loving husband, and the father of eleven children.

George M. Marsden — widely acclaimed for his magisterial large study of Edwards — has now written a new, shorter biography of this many-sided, remarkable man. A Short Life of Jonathan Edwards is not an abridgment of Marsden's earlier award-winning study but is instead a completely new narrative based on his extensive research. The result is a concise, fresh retelling of the Edwards story, rich in scholarship yet compelling and readable for a much wider audience, including students.

©2009 George M. Marsden (P)2008 christianaudio.com

Fantastic treatment on an amazing life

I really appreciated how much power the author put into this little book! Great work on Edwards and lots of fascinating information on those who had an impact on Edwards such as Newton.

A great great book that was so informative

Please enjoy this awesome book that will challenge you in so many ways and it will make you want to seek Jesus more and more
Amen

Engaging writing and excellent narration

Great introduction to Jonathan Edwards, listened to the whole book over a couple days. Engaging and wasn’t dry like some biographies can be.

Worth a listen!

Terrific book and well narrated

Don't know why anyone would not like this book if they want to learn about Jonathan Edwards. It's written by a true authority on Edwards, and Grover Gardners narration is very easy to listen to. I learned a lot.

Informative, historical

A biography of Edwards and a historical bio of the growing pains of religion and Christianity in the New World.