78 Pages
by
Routledge
78 Pages
by
Routledge
78 Pages
by
Routledge
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In this lucid and readable study, Michael Mullet explains the historical importance of a man and a movement whose influence are still felt in the modern world. The pamphlet locates John Calvin in the context of early 16th-century France and then charts his emergence as an influential theologian and civic religious leader in the 'second generation' of reformers following Luther. After exploring... Read more
Introduction: the importance of Calvin and Calvinism 1 Religion and the Church in early sixteenth-century France 2 Christian humanism 3 John Calvin: the early years 4 The Institutes of the Christian Religion 5 Geneva 6 Strassburg 7 Return to Geneva 8 The years of opposition 9 The road to victory 10 Calvin’s leadership: foreign policy 11 The Genevan Academy 12 Calvin: scholar, writer, organizer 13 Finale 14 The expansion of Calvinism, Suggested further reading
Biography
Michael Mullett
`This work should certainly be added to the school library.' - History Sixth
`... a remarkably good introductory essay which will be of use to anyone beginning the study of the Reformation.' - Patrick Lambe, Theological Book Review
