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by John Piper (Author), Justin Taylor (Author), Stephen J. Nichols (Contributor), Noel Piper (Contributor), J. I. Packer (Contributor), Donald S. Whitney (Contributor), Mark Dever (Contributor), Sherard Burns (Contributor), Paul Helm (Contributor), Sam Storms (Contributor), Mark Talbot (Contributor) "One of the reasons that the world and the church need Jonathan Edwards 300 years after his birth is that his God-entranced vision of all..." (more)
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"Useful men are some of the greatest blessings of a people. To have many such is more for a people's happiness than almost anything, unless it be God's own gracious, spiritual presence amongst them; they are precious gifts of heaven."

Certainly one of the most useful men in evangelical history was the man who preached those words, pastor and theologian Jonathan Edwards. Commemorating his 300th birthday, general editors John Piper and Justin Taylor chose ten essays that highlight different aspects of Edwards's life and legacy and show how his teachings are just as relevant today as they were three centuries ago.

Even within the church, many people know little more about Edwards than what is printed in American history textbooks-most often, excerpts from his best-known sermon, "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God." They unjustly envision Edwards preaching only fire and brimstone to frightened listeners. But he knew and preached God's heaven as much as Satan's hell. He was a humble and joyful servant, striving to glorify God in his personal life and public ministry.

This book's contributors investigate the character and teachings of the man who preached from a deep concern for the unsaved and a passionate desire for God. Studying the life and works of this dynamic Great Awakening figure will rouse slumbering Christians, prompting them to view the world through Edwards's God-centered lens.

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  • Paperback: 288 pages
  • Publisher: Crossway Books (August 10, 2004)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1581345631
  • ISBN-13: 978-1581345636
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5.0 out of 5 stars Historical Theology/Biography with Plenty of Application!, February 16, 2005
A God Entranced Vision of All Things is a wonderful look at the legacy and relevance of Jonathan Edwards life and teachings. John Piper and Justin Taylor have assembled (and also contributed to) a remarkable series of essays on the different aspects of Edwards' legacy. As the back of the book declares: "This book's contributors investigate the character and teachings of the man who preached from a deep concern for the unsaved and a passionate desire for God. Studying the life and works of this dynamic Great Awakening figure will rouse slumbering Christians, prompting them to view the world through Edward's God-centered lens."

The book is divided into three sections. Part I "The Life and Legacy of Jonathan Edwards" introduces the book, and contains 3 essays on our need to rediscover Edwards, a biography of Edwards, and information about his marriage and family (ably done by Mrs. Noel Piper). Part II "Lessons from Edward's Life and Thought" contains some excellent essays by J.I. Packer and Mark Dever. But, for sheer impact and power, the highlight of this section was the essay by Sherard Burns, "Trusting the Theology of a Slave Owner". Mr. Burns, an African-American pastor and theologian, thoroughly and fairly looks at the reality of Edwards' ownership of slaves, and the failure of Edwards to apply his theology to that area. Burns, without excusing Edwards, gives a remarkable analysis of this sin in Edwards. Here are the paragraphs that blew me away:

"As an African American, I know daily the pressures of being in a predominantly white society. Yet how I approach that society, the grid by which I engage that society, is more telling than anything else. God cannot be sovereign over some things and yet not in control of others. This is no justification for abuse or racism, for such perpetuators will have their day of reckoning. But the eradication of racism today, as would be the case with slavery then, will not come about through programs, but by means of a God-centered and God-entranced view of reality. We must not be governed by the political persuasion of today, but governed by the sovereign reign and rule of God. Whatever we may think of Edwards, one thing is for certain: He left the American church with the necessary theological truths to kill racism in our hearts and to be conquerors of it in the church.

In light of that, though we fight and should fight the residue of such hatred in our day, the reality is that the desire to be theologically orthodox means we must add to our shelves books by dead white men who owned slaves. All our heroes today have clay feet. Jonathan Edwards was not a perfect man, and he did not get everything right, nor did he stand for all the right things. Neither do any of us. His blind spots and sins are pointers to our own blind spots and sins. To ask for grace and mercy on our own sins is, by logical implication, to be ready and willing to extend it to Edwards." (p. 170-171)."

Wow! 'Nuff said!

Part 3 "Expositions of Edwards's Major Theological Works" is also very helpful in understanding some of Edwards more(admittedly) difficult works. The book concludes with an Appendix by (of course) Piper, who writes an "Edwardsean Sermon" in honor of Edwards, and a helpful guide by Justin Taylor on "Reading Jonathan Edwards: Objections and Recommendations".

All in all, I highly recommend this work to anyone interested in gaining a more God-centered, God-entranced view of all things.


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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars great book - edwards continues to inspire!, September 3, 2004
This really is a great look at a number of characteristics of Jonathan Edward's life and ministry. A pretty quick read, but rich in depth, the book unashamedly argues for exactly what it says: a "God-entranced vision of all things". Piper hits the ball out of the park in the chapters he contributes (did you expect any less?), and the chapters by J.I. Packer and Mark Dever are also particularly good. Check it out today!
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5.0 out of 5 stars A Fantastic Place to Start for Edwards, June 19, 2008
Some say that Jonathan Edwards is the greatest theological mind America has ever produced. The book A God Entranced Vision of All Things -- whose contributors include John Piper, Stephen J. Nichols, J. I. Packer, Sam Storms, and others -- tries to show why. Though the book doesn't conclusively herald Edwards as the undisputed greatest, it nonetheless displays him as an absolute colossus of Christian history whose influence reaches into our day even more powerfully than it did during his own lifetime.

A God Entranced Vision is a collection of essays written by different contributors about the life of Jonathan Edwards. Each contributor selects something they've found fascinating about Edwards to write about. John Piper writes about Edwards's God-entranced vision of all things, Stephen J. Nichols about Edwards's life and legacy, Noel Piper about Jonathan's wife Sarah Edwards, J. I. Packer about Edwards's insights concerning revival, Donald S. Whitney about Edwards's pursuit of godly disciplines, Mark Dever about Edwards's dismissal from his church in Northhampton, Sherard Burns about Edwards as a slave owner, Paul Helm about Edwards's doctrine of Original Sin, Sam Storms about Edwards's views on the freedom of the will, and Mark R. Talbot on Edwards on the religious affections.

Most of the chapters are phenomenal. Some not as good as others, but overall they're all a pure delight to read. My favorite three were those of John Piper, Sherard Burns, and Sam Storms. Piper's chapter bleeds with the kind of intensity that has characterized his ministry. Burns's chapter, entitled "Trusting the Theology of a Slave Owner," cannot be missed. And Storms wonderfully elucidates Edwards's intricate and complex views on free will and the origins of evil. Though these three stand out, as I noted above, all the chapters in the book are worthy reads. They all have something special and important to display about the life of this towering figure in both church and American history. I recommend that you get to know Jonathan Edwards for the good of your soul. A God Entranced Vision of All Things is the perfect place to start.
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