The Cambridge Companion to John CalvinDonald K. McKim John Calvin (1509–64) stands with Martin Luther (1483–1546) as the premier theologian of the sixteenth-century Protestant Reformation. Calvin's thought spread throughout Europe to the New World and later throughout the whole world. His insights and influence continue to endure today, presenting a model of theological scholarship grounded in Scripture as well as providing nurture for Christian believers within churches across the globe. Dr Donald K. McKim gathers together an international array of major Calvin scholars to consider phases of Calvin's theological thought and influence. 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. Chapters serve as guides to their topics and provide further readings for additional study. This is an accessible introduction to this significant Protestant reformer and will appeal to the specialist and non-specialist alike. |
Contents
Calvins Geneva | |
Calvins Work 3 Calvins writings | |
THOMPSON 5 Calvins theology | |
Calvin and socialethical issues | |
JEANNINE E OLSON 10 Calvin and political issues | |
Calvins controversies | |
13Calvin and Calvinism | |
Calvins heritage | |
Calvins role in church history | |
DAVID F WRIGHT 16 The place ofCalvin inChristian theology | |
Calvin in ecumenical context | |
The spreadof Calvins thought | |
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