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John Calvin : Christian humanist & evangelical reformer / John W. de Gruchy.

Title
John Calvin : Christian humanist & evangelical reformer / John W. de Gruchy.
Author
De Gruchy, John W.
Publication
  • Eugene, Oregon : Cascade Books, [2013]
  • ©2013

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240 pages; 23 cm
Alternative Title
John Calvin : Christian humanist and evangelical reformer
Subject
  • 1500 - 1599
  • Calvin, Jean 1509-1564
  • Calvin, Jean, 1509-1564
  • Christianity and religious humanism
  • Christianity and religious humanism
  • Humanism
  • Humanism > 16th century
  • Reformation
  • Reformed Church > Doctrines
  • Reformed Church > Doctrines
  • Theologie
Bibliography (note)
  • Includes bibliographical references (pages 233-236) and index.
Processing Action (note)
  • committed to retain
Contents
A personal preface -- Tradition, Calvin and Christian humanism -- Part one: Calvin amongst the reformers. Erasmus and Luther : the dove and the wild boar -- Zwingli : humanist, reformer, prophet and patriot -- The young Calvin : a reformer in the making -- Calvin the Genevan reformer -- Calvin as doctor of the church -- Part two: Key themes in Calvin's legacy. Word and spirit -- Gospel and law -- Election and grace -- Liturgy and eucharist -- Beauty, images and contemplation -- Social humanism and public life -- A South African epilogue : the future of reformed tradition.
ISBN
  • 9781620327739 (pbk.)
  • 1620327732 (pbk.)
LCCN
^^2013443894
OCLC
853497648
Owning Institutions
Harvard Library