Calvin in context /

Steinmetz, David Curtis,

Calvin in context / [print] David C. Steinmetz. - New York : Oxford University Press, (c)1995. - 1 online resource (ix, 235 pages)



Introduction to Calvin -- Calvin and the natural knowledge of God -- Calvin and the absolute power of God -- Calvin and the first commandment -- Calvin and Abraham -- Calvin and Tamar -- Calvin and Isaiah -- Calvin and the divided self of Romans -- Calvin and Patristic exegesis -- Calvin among the Thomists -- Calvin and the baptism of John -- Calvin and his Lutheran critics -- Calvin and the monastic ideal -- Calvin and the civil magistrate -- Concluding observations.

This accessible general introduction to Calvin's thought uses a wide range of primary sources to place Calvin in the context of the theological and exegetical traditions that influenced him.



9780195357967


Calvin, Jean, 1509-1564.


Calvinism--History.
Reformed Church--Doctrines--History--16th century.
Calvinism.
Reformed Church.

Reformed churches Doctrines


Electronic books.

BX9418.S823.C358 1995