A Theology of Joy: Jonathan Edwards and Eternal Happiness in the Holy Trinity

by Matthew V. Everhard

This work contains a new, updated and expanded edition of Rev. Dr. Matthew Everhard's dissertation A Theology of Jonathan Edwards and Eternal Happiness in the Holy Trinity. This paper was originally submitted to the faculty of Reformed Theological Seminary in Orlando as part of his doctoral studies. A Theology of Joy was originally published by the JESociety, but has since gone out of print. Now, it is being republished again alongside a number of shorter essays that have likewise been previously published elsewhere. All these works are being brought together and published in one volume for the first time. This new expanded edition is an exciting contribution to the field of Jonathan Edwards's studies and represents more than a decade of work and study by Matthew Everhard.

Genres: Theology

374 pages, Kindle Edition

Published August 31, 2023

Reviews

[Timothy Decker]

Good for pastors to read.

[Rob Squires]

A fascinating and well-crafted introduction to the life, preaching, and theology of Jonathan Edwards which is fair-minded, sufficiently detailed, and non-hagiographical.

[Susan]

A doctoral thesis I think? While I appreciate the surfacing of Joy in Edward’s work it is too long and dry a book for general consumption. Also hard to take seriously when author misplaces Northampton to Connecticut and keeps talking about his ministry on the Connecticut River valley, which Stockbridge was not.

[Vince Morano]

The first section was kind of dry as he made his arguments or introductions about the theology of joy. It was balanced later on when he was going through Edwards writings. 1st section was academic, the 2nd section not so much which helped me since I do realize this was his PhD dissertation.

[Ryan Watkins]

The book I needed to read at this point in my life. As someone who’s struggled with bitterness I found this book on joy in the works of Jonathan Edwards incredibly edifying.

[Liam]

Great little treatment of Edwards theology of joy. (Though I did find the narrator pretty dry and tough to listen to.)

[Thomas]

Well-written, helpful exploration of Jonathan Edwards exploration of joy and its importance for the Christian life. Worth reading especially for the weary and wary pastor or church leader.