Jonathan Edwards On Genesis

Perry Miller (1905-1963) has often been credited with the resurgence of scholarly interest in Jonathan Edwards (1703-1758). Edwards and his writings have been studied from numerous angles. However, Edwards as an exegete is a recent area of research. Edwards was deeply committed to a high view of Scripture. The Bible was central for Edwards in every area of life. Indeed, he was a man immersed in the Bible as an avid student, interpreter, and preacher. With this recent focus on Edwards as an exegete, and narrower focus on Edwards's handling different genres and sections of Scripture, this study explores first Edwards's exegesis of the book of Genesis -- an unexplored area in Edwards studies. Genesis played a significant part in Edwards's worldview, theology, and ministry. This study will examine Edwards's exegetical and homiletical approach to Genesis and explore the related Genesis theme of the image of God. Edwards's view of the image of God, which plays such a vital role in Genesis 1-2, was significant in his anthropology. The result of this research will be to contribute to the field of study on Edwards as an exegete of Holy Scripture, using Genesis and the related theme of the image of God.

• | Author: Brian Borgman
• | Publisher: Wipf & Stock Publishers
• | Publication Date: July 09, 2021
• | Number of Pages: 140 pages
• | Language: English
• | Binding: Hardcover
• | ISBN-10: 1666705780
• | ISBN-13: 9781666705782