S1E5 Douglas A. Sweeney on Jonathan Edwards and Church History

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.