“They are Precious Gifts of Heaven”: Jonathan Edwards’s Works in Brazil
Journal for the History of Reformed Pietism
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“They are Precious Gifts of Heaven”: Jonathan Edwards’s Works in Brazil
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Ferreira, Franklin
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Early Modern History
Early Modern History |
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In this meeting that celebrates the global reception of Jonathan Edwards, considered “the greatest philosopher-theologian yet to grace the American scene”,[1]born in this country 316 years ago, I would like to summarize the reception of Edwards and his writings in Brazil. For the purpose of context, I believe it may be useful to share, in a nutshell, the history of Protestantism in Brazil, the various transformations it has experienced, and how Edwards’ writings fit into this story[1] Perry Miller, “General Editor’s Note,” The Works of Jonathan Edwards, vol. 1, Freedom of the Will, ed. Paul Ramsey (New Haven, Conn.: Yale University Press, 2009), viii.
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Jonathan Edwards Center at Yale University
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2020-10-13
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info:eu-repo/semantics/article
info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersion Peer-reviewed Article |
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application/pdf
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https://jestudies.yale.edu/index.php/journal/article/view/435
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Online Journal; Vol 10, No 2 (2020): Special Issue; 157-166
2159-6875 2159-6875 |
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eng
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https://jestudies.yale.edu/index.php/journal/article/view/435/283
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Copyright (c) 2020 Online Journal
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