This book takes a close-up look at the life of Jonathan Edwards, from his days as a young child at home to his early death from a smallpox vaccination. It contains samplings of Edwards's philosophical contributions, his sermons, and his personal and theological musings, revealing his thoughts, mind, and heart.

Edwards wore many hats - philosopher, father, preacher, college president, theologian, husband - and yet, one of them stands out among them all: Edwards, lover of God.

Few others in history have wedded theology and practice like Jonathan Edwards. Unmatched in intellect, unparalleled in his grasp of the Bible and his conceptualization of theology. Edwards stands as the preeminent theologian, and perhaps the preeminent thinker, of the American tradition.
Thus, it is the purpose of The Essential Edwards Collection to bring the thought of Edwards, in all its heat and light, to the people of God. To what end? That we might drink deeply from the Scriptures as illuminated by America's consummate pastor-theologian - and in doing so, bring great glory to God.