Marks of Saving Grace

Eric Lehner examines Edwardss use of philosophical, historical, and biblical sources in Religious Affections and demonstrates that Edwardss theology in this key work is governed by Scripture, rather than by historical, metaphysical, or epistemological considerations.

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Lehner calls into question the proliferation of proposals that suggest Edwardss theology is driven by central interpretive ideals, socioeconomic forces, philosophical models, or other nonbiblical considerations. He uncovers the shortfalls of secular interpretations of Edwards and advances an interpretation that endeavors to understand him in terms of his faith, rather than apart from it.

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Author

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Eric J. Lehner (M.Div., Detroit Baptist Theological Seminary; Th.M., Virginia Beach Theological Seminary; Ph.D., Baptist Bible Seminary) is the Academic Dean and Professor of Theology at Virginia Beach Theological Seminary.