BRIDGING THEOLOGY

S1E5 Douglas A. Sweeney on Jonathan Edwards and Church History


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Co-hosts Ryan Reed and Kevin Hill talk with Douglas A. Sweeney about the study of Jonathan Edwards and church history.

Some of the topics discussed include:

  • Jonathan Edwards as a person, on Scripture, and on happiness
  • Thinking about Jonathan Edwards in view of him having several slaves
  • How the study of history and history of the church is formational for Christians
  • Thoughts for pastors and preachers on preparing sermons
  • Theological education in North America
  • Plus much more

  • Douglas A. Sweeney is Dean and Professor of Divinity at Beeson Divinity School. Douglas is the author or editor of many books, including Edwards the Exegete: Biblical Interpretation and Anglo-Protestant Culture on the Edge of Enlightenment (Oxford University Press: 2016).

    Episodes for season one are released biweekly on Tuesdays. Bridging Theology is hosted by Drs. Beth Stovell, Candace Smith, Claudia Herrera-Montero, Kevin Hill, and Ryan Reed.

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