Header _17
Preface _51

Brainerd Diary

Part 1│From Birth to the Beginning of Theological Studies _65
Part 2│From the time I began to seriously study theology to taking the preaching test and becoming qualified to preach at the Eastern District Pastoral Council in Fairfield, Connecticut _99
Part 3│From the time Brainerd received his preaching license from the Council of Ministers to his examination in New York by the Scottish Evangelical Society's delegation (or committee) and his appointment as a missionary to the natives _131
Part 4│From the time Brainerd took the test before the Evangelical Society delegation and was appointed as a missionary for the Society until he first began his missionary work among the Kaunaumik Natives _157
Part 5│From the time Brainerd began preaching to the Kaunaumik Natives until his ordination as a pastor _181
Part 6│From the time Brainerd was ordained to the ministry until he began preaching to the natives at Crosswick Castle, where his ministry achieved its greatest success. _265
Part 7│From the time he began preaching to the natives of Croswick Castle until his final return to Susquehanna after contracting tuberculosis that led to his death _341
Part 8│From Brainerd's Final Journey to Susquehanna to His End _433

Brainerd Missionary Journal

Notification _513
Missionary Journal Preface _515
Part 1│June 19 to November 4, 1745, at Crosswick Castle and the Delaware Forks _519
Part 2│November 24, 1745, to June 19, 1746, at Crosswick Castle and the Delaware Forks _593

supplement
1.
Brainerd Funeral Sermon _673
2.
Reminiscing about Brainerd _731

Commentary _801

“It is the purest mirror that reflects our souls!”

- The greatest confession of faith since Augustine's "Confessions"
An eternal classic that has never gone out of print in the past 260 years.
- The first complete translation in Korea under an official contract
- Included in 'Brainer's Funeral Sermon' and 'In Memory of Brainerd' (Jonathan Edwards)

“Oh, like a flame toward God and people,
“Here is a soul burning brightly!” _E.
M. Bounds

Book structure

Part 1, "Diary," is a personal diary written by Brainerd from his spiritual rise as a youth, his conversion in 1739, until his death from tuberculosis in 1747.
Edwards edited this book into eight chronological parts, with his own comments throughout the diary, to make Brainerd's diary more accessible to readers.

Part 2, 'Journals', are two missionary journals written by Brainerd as reports on his work to the Scottish Evangelical Association, which sent him out as a missionary.
This book, which is an objective report different from the first part of the diary, was published as a separate volume under the title “The Amazing History of Grace: Its Beginning and Progress” at the time because its value and impact were recognized.
This is a valuable resource that illuminates not only Brainerd's life and ministry, but also the specifics of contemporary Indian missionary work.

Part 3, “Appendix,” contains two sermons: “The Funeral Sermon” delivered by Edwards at Brainerd’s funeral, and “Reflections and Observations,” which reflect on Brainerd’s life and discuss what true faith is.
In particular, “Recalling Brainerd” is such an important sermon that Ian Murray, in his biography of Edwards (“Jonathan Edwards: Life and Faith”), pointed out that some later editions of “David Brainerd’s Life and Diary” omitted this sermon, which was a serious mistake that seriously damaged Edwards’s intention. It is a writing deeply related to the intention that Edwards spent two years organizing and publishing this book.

Features of this edition

In addition to being the first complete translation in Korea, this edition also includes:

- Preface to the Banner of Truth Trust edition, which outlines Brainerd's life and faith and this book.
- Preface by Jonathan Edwards
- Over a hundred footnotes containing descriptions of the circumstances and people of the time
- Commentary
- Brainerd Mission Trip Map
- Recommendations from over 20 spiritual masters

The back is loaded.


Also, with this new and accurate translation, you will be able to experience the essence of the original text while being easy to read.

Why We Should Read Brainerd In this book, we encounter Jonathan Edwards' portrait of one of the most remarkable Christians of all time.
We encounter an example of true biblical faith, one that embodies Edwards's "Religious Affection."


He is a true example of a minister who shows how to follow God, love the congregation, and serve as a pastor, missionary, and minister.
Moreover, it is an honest and great confession that shows what it means to love God as a Christian.

It's a large book with 816 pages, but once you start reading, you won't be able to put it down. It's a book with such a high level of spiritual concentration that you'll be sad to see the remaining pages running out.


Despite the significance of Brainerd's legacy (just look at the testimonials from countless spiritual giants who have recommended him), his life and writings have been relatively underrepresented to our readers.
I sincerely hope that this book will provide our readers with an opportunity to enjoy the precious legacy he left behind in a rich and widespread way.


This book will be a valuable resource for those of us living in times of crisis, allowing us to deeply reflect on what it means to love God.


characteristic

- The first complete translation in Korea under an official contract
- Includes two sermons by Jonathan Edwards ('Brainer's Funeral Sermon' and 'In Memory of Brainerd')
- A new and accurate translation that allows you to feel the texture of the original text, and meticulous editing.

For readers

- Pastors, ministers, evangelists, ministers, and seminarians in charge of pastoral and ministry work
- Christians who seek to advance to a deeper faith
- Christians looking for profound religious books