The Blank Bible (The Works of Jonathan Edwards Series, Volume 24) (v. 24) [Hardcover]

Jonathan Edwards (Author), Professor Stephen J. Stein (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 2, 2006 | ISBN-10: 0300109318 | ISBN-13: 978-0300109313

In 1730, Jonathan Edwards acquired a book-like, leather-bound manuscript containing an interleaved printed edition of the "King James Version of the Bible". Over the next three decades, Edwards proceeded to write in the manuscript more than five thousand notes and entries relating to biblical texts (though paradoxically he called the manuscript his 'Blank Bible'). Only a fraction of the entries has ever been published. This volume presents a complete edition of the "Blank Bible" accompanied by an informative introduction, multiple appendices, and an extensive index. This volume, perhaps the most unusual in Edwards' oeuvre, brings to light more clearly than ever before the full scope of his creative investment in biblical studies.

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About the Author

Stephen J. Stein is Chancellor's Professor, Emeritus, in the Department of Religious Studies, Indiana University, Bloomington. He is the editor of two previous volumes in The Works of Jonathan Edwards, Apocalyptic Writings and Notes on Scripture.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 1472 pages
• Publisher: Yale University Press (October 2, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0300109318
• ISBN-13: 978-0300109313
• Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 6.6 x 3.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,393,793 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Much Anticipated Release, February 1, 2007

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G. Kyle Essary (Melaka, Malaysia) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Blank Bible (The Works of Jonathan Edwards Series, Volume 24) (v. 24) (Hardcover)

Following the 300th anniversary of Edwards, the popularity of John Piper and Christian Hedonism and a resurgence of Edwards scholars, the great American theologian may now be more popular than ever. Yale has been working on publishing the definitive Edwards collection from their vast collection of his original manuscripts and through tedious effort have produced a fine volume in "The Blank Bible."

We have all read Edwards sermons, and many of us have plowed through his other works, but to search and find his notes on each individual text of Scripture is enthralling to the fan of Edwards. His vision of the glory of God pours through these pages. Furthermore, through reading the notes you see the mind of America's greatest theologian in its most raw form. This volume is highly recommended.

2 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Satisfied, September 7, 2007

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Rhea Bird "Steadfast" (Longview, TX USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Blank Bible (The Works of Jonathan Edwards Series, Volume 24) (v. 24) (Hardcover)

This Bible is awesome when you are a student of the text of this early rendition of the Bible. Jonathan Edwards is a marvel of a man that this century does not have the benefit of regarding scholarship of the scripture. So many translations confuse but this is excellent for study and reading. I highly recommend the Blank Bible.