Calvin's Ecclesiastical AdviceThese forty-six letters and writings of John Calvin, translated into English, demonstrate how Calvin applied the theology of the Institutes and the biblical exegesis of his commentaries to issues of everyday life. Here, Calvin gives advice to individuals and groups about theology, ethics, worship, politics, economics, and church practices. Topics discussed include dogmatics and polemics, changes (and the need for changes) in religion, the worship of images, ecclesiastical discipline, marriage, and justice. Each writing is introduced by an identification of the receiver of the advice and an explanation of the subject matter itself. This volume is useful for understanding Calvin's theology and its application to Christian life. |
Contents
Foreword 11 | 11 |
Regarding the Name of God and Its Use | 17 |
A Reply to Certain Questions of Laelius Socinus | 25 |
Against Osiander Lat | 32 |
If Christians Can Be Given a Plan for a General | 46 |
A Letter of Exhortation and Defense Addressed to | 53 |
On Emigrating for the Cause of Religion Fr | 60 |
Who Should Be Allowed to Take Part in Worship | 64 |
On Baptism Administered Improperly Lat | 97 |
On Almost the Same Subject as the Preceding | 105 |
That Celibacy Should Not Be Required in | 112 |
On Certain Controversies Among the Pious | 116 |
On the Appropriateness of a Man Marrying | 123 |
Concerning a Dispute in a Certain Marriage Fr | 129 |
On Usury Fr | 139 |
How a Faithful Judge and Counselor Ought | 145 |
A Refutation of Arguments Proposed in Favor | 71 |
On Luxury Lat | 83 |
On Ceremonies and the Calling of Ministers Fr | 90 |
Calvins Essay on the Lords Supper | 165 |
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