It can be very daunting and intimidating to rite a review on one of Edwards writing even when the review is simply for your own benefit. Edwards name is often mentioned with those of several others as being one of the greatest of theologians and possible the greates English speaking theologian. Whatever his ranking is, it would certainly do me well to learn from this great mind given to us by God.

Religious Affections is a wonderful work but it is not a fast easy read. It seemed often that I was only able to take ibn 10 pages at a time. Edwards gives desciption of the affectins belivers have and alos gives reasons why belivers would have these affections and why some non belivers may have affections that appear similar but in fact are quite different. ED wards covers all angles and descibes affections which may occur but do not necessarily indicate a beliving faith in Christ. this is the second time that I have read through Religious Affections, and I imagine it will take me several more reading to pick up the othere points that Edwards makes. Though there remains much for me to grasp, I certainly think this work is worth the effort. ( )

Fourteen and a half months later, I have completed my reading of The Religious Affections. I have had a love/hate relationship with Edwards. At times I greatly appreciated his brilliance; at other times I detested his verboseness. All in all, a treasure for the Church. Edwards has encouraged me to search myself and for that I am grateful.

Certainly not for the faint of heart. For me at least, hard work was required. At times I had to get away from the book. This was in part due to his extreme repetition; conviction of heart also added to this. Far better men than me have concluded that Edwards is one of the great theologians of the Church. I cannot argue with this.

Edwards' reasoning from the Scripture provides a good example for us in how we should approach controversies. ( )

This is such a dense examination of the conversion experience and how to evaluate it that many may not find it accessible; however, if you invest the time, it is profitable, especially to those engaged in evangelism. ( )