"We should not let Jonathan Edwards be buried under the grotesqueries of his popular image."
The preacher we most associate with fire and brimstone was actually a prolific proclaimer of beauty.
The Old Testament lectionary passage this Sunday is from Amos, a prophet through whom the LORD denounces the wealthy housewives, expresses disgust at his people’s hypocritical worship, and promises a Day of judgment upon unfaithful Israel.
Taking Amos as the scripture passag…
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