Religious Affections: A Christain's Character Before God (Classics of Faith and Devotion) [Paperback]

Jonathan Edwards (Author), James M. Houston (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1996 | Series: Classics of Faith and Devotion (Book 1)

Shedding Light on Revival and Emotion

In the wake of recent revival movements, Christians need Jonathan Edwards' classic Religious Affections more than ever. Edwards, the central figure in New England's first Great Awakening, offers here his most detailed description of the signs false and true of revival, while highlighting the role truly balanced emotions play within the Christian life. An engaging introductory essay by Charles Colson details the impact of Religious Affections on his own life and its implications for today's church.

Dr. James Houston, editor of the CLASSICS OF FAITH AND DEVOTION, is a highly acclaimed scholar and pioneer in the field of evangelical spirituality. He came to North America from England in 1968 to lead Regent College in Vancouver, Canada, a worldwide center of spiritual formation.

THE CLASSICS OF FAITH AND DEVOTION meet the growing hunger of many Christians for a deeper understanding and application of faith. The series presents easy-to-read translations and paraphrases of some of the greatest Christian works of all time.

Each book includes a helpful study guide for individual or group use.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 206 pages
• Publisher: Bethany House Publishers (October 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1556618298
• ISBN-13: 978-1556618291
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.5 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,403,705 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Defines the term "spiritual classic", December 11, 2000

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This review is from: Religious Affections: A Christain's Character Before God (Classics of Faith and Devotion) (Paperback)

Houston's abridgement and editing have led to this one effect among others: Reading the book itself becomes a spiritual experience. We become examined, humbled, then excited and inspired. These are the questions Edwards' explores: What are the roles of the affections (i.e., emotions) for a Christian? How do we know they are genuinely from God's grace? In answering this he points to the beauty of God's holiness itself--a concept rarely seen in Protestant literature and rarely seen at all between the Middle Ages and von Balthasar. Another important concept is that the presence of the Holy Spirit within a believer provides a "new sense" to add to the 5 senses. Edwards' elucidation of the scripture's view on the affections/emotions is worth the price of the book alone.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A M U S T R E A D !, May 18, 2001

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This review is from: Religious Affections: A Christain's Character Before God (Classics of Faith and Devotion) (Paperback)

I'm a minister of music at an evangelical church. Almost every week, I have the conversation with someone "what are the role of emotions in our services and in the Christian's life in general?" (Nobody really asks it THAT way, but you get the idea.)

I've come to the point where I won't even begin the conversation without having them read this book. Seriously! Edwards covers ALL the issues in a thurough and practical way.

Strap on your thinking cap, but know it's worth it! I read this book every year and God never fails in using it to refocus my heart on Him.

11 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars good God makes man happy, November 27, 1999

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M Hundley - See all my reviews

This review is from: Religious Affections: A Christain's Character Before God (Classics of Faith and Devotion) (Paperback)

no wonder many consider edwards north america's greatest thinker. like his other works, this volume is priceless. he brilliantly delves into the human psyche, exposing man's emotional needs and their fulfilment in God.