The Cambridge Companion to John CalvinDonald K. McKim Dr Donald K. McKim gathers together an international array of major Calvin scholars to consider phases of Calvin's theological thought and influence. Here, historians and theologians meet to present a full picture of Calvin's contexts, the major themes in Calvin's writings, and the ways in which his thought spread and has increasing importance today. The chapters serve as guides to their topics and provide further readings for additional study. This is an accessible introduction to the significant Protestant reformer and will appeal to the specialist and non-specialist alike. |
Contents
Calvins life | 3 |
Calvins Geneva | 25 |
Calvins Work | 39 |
Calvins writings | 41 |
Calvin as a biblical interpreter | 58 |
Calvins theology | 74 |
Calvins ethics | 93 |
Calvins preaching | 106 |
Calvins controversies | 188 |
The spread of Calvins thought | 207 |
Calvin and Calvinism | 225 |
Calvins heritage | 245 |
Calvins role in church history | 277 |
The place of Calvin in Christian theology | 289 |
Calvin in ecumenical context | 305 |
Calvin in context current resources | 317 |
Calvin on piety | 125 |
Calvin and socialethical issues | 153 |
Calvin and political issues | 173 |
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