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Description : Jonathan Edwards’s treatise Religious
Affections is widely considered the most important and accurate analysis
of religious experience ever written.
Unfortunately, many well-intentioned readers sit down with
Religious Affections , only to give up in frustration over Edwards’s
lofty style and complex argumentation.
For this reason Sam Storms, one of evangelicalism’s experts on
Edwards, has attempted to bridge the gap between how Edwards said what he did in
the eighteenth century and how he might say it today. In Signs of the
Spirit he articulates the substance of Edwards’s arguments in a more
understandable way. The point is not to “dumb down” Jonathan Edwards but to make
his work accessible to a wider audience.
This volume serves those both in and outside the academic realm as
valuable preparation for, or as a companion guide to, a reading of Edwards’s
Religious Affections .
Preface and Introduction - PDF
“Jonathan Edwards’ Religious Affections
remains one
of the most discerning works of spiritual psychology published in the last
several centuries. Dr. Samuel Storms’ unpacking of this significant work reveals
once again for a new generation why the old Puritan so much deserves the most
careful study today.” Mark A. Noll, Francis A. McAnaney
Professor of History, University of Notre Dame
“Storms’ repackaging of this spiritual classic meets a serious
need. His essay on Edwards’ personal spirituality, introducing the Personal
Narrative, is almost worth the price of the book. Then his running commentary,
interspersed with direct selections from the Narrative, are exceedingly
helpful.” Gerald R. McDermott, Professor of Religion,
Roanoke College
“After nearly 300 years, these gems of Edwards’ continue to
sparkle. Sam Storms has done a superb job interpreting them for
twenty-first-century followers of Jesus. His vivid paraphrases are easy to read
and always edifying.” Douglas A. Sweeney, Associate
Professor of Church History, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School
“These texts of Jonathan Edwards have nourished the church for
nearly three centuries. In Sam Storms’ capable hands they’ll now speak clearly,
plainly, and powerfully to the church today and for generations to come. If
you’ve ever wanted to tackle Edwards but have shied away, you no longer have an
excuse.” Stephen J. Nichols, author of Heaven on
Earth: Capturing Jonathan Edwards’s Vision of Living in Between
“In reading through this book, I feel like I am looking over Sam
Storms’ shoulder, reading Edwards together with him. At times, he pauses to
interpret Edwards for me; at other times, he places Edwards’ comments in their
historical context. At all times, Sam’s love and respect for Edwards shines
through clearly.” Glenn Kreider, Professor of Theological
Studies, Dallas Theological Seminary
