@article{Aroney_2016, title={The extent and cause of the diverse response to Jonathan Edwards’ Narrative in the United Kingdom}, volume={3}, url={https://integrity.moore.edu.au/index.php/Integrity/article/view/14}, abstractNote={<p>Jonathan Edwards’ <em>A Narrative of the Surprising Work of God</em>, originally sent in a letter to Benjamin Colman on November 6 1736, became a pivotal piece of writing within the revival networks that were established on either side of the Atlantic in the 18th century. The piece recounted a time of God’s extraordinary work from December 1734 through to May 1735 in Edwards’ parish of Northampton along with another thirty-two communities in New England. This involved the conversion of three hundred people in Edwards’ parish alone, with a significant renewal in the practice of others who had previously belonged to the faith. Edwards’ <em>Narrative</em> provoked profound interest not only in America but also in the United Kingdom (UK). Across Britain the <em>Narrative</em> had an intricate history of publication that reflects the diversity of its reception in the decade that followed its release (1737-1745). The subsequent question asked in this paper is: what is the cause of the diversity and extent of responses in the UK to the <em>Narrative</em>? This paper seeks to discern the reason for differing levels of popularity and criticism of the <em>Narrative</em> by early evangelical publishers and their readers.</p&gt;}, journal={Integrity: A Journal of Australian Church History}, author={Aroney, Matthew}, year={2016}, month={Mar.} }