Calvin's ladder: a spiritual theology of ascent and ascension
A work of both theology and spiritual formation, Calvin's Ladder suggests an entirely distinctive way of conceiving the relation between God and humanity, challenging not only old caricatures of Calvin but also our own self-portraits.
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| Format: | Print Book |
| Language: | English |
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Grand Rapids, Mich
W. B. Eerdmans Pub. Co
2010
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| In: | Year: 2010 |
| Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains: | B
Calvin, Jean 1509-1564
/ Soul
/ Spiritual steps
B Calvin, Jean 1509-1564 / Soul |
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Calvin, Jean 1509-1564
B Calvin, Jean (1509-1564) B Reformed Church Doctrines B Thesis B Ascension of the soul B Spirituality Reformed Church |
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| Summary: | A work of both theology and spiritual formation, Calvin's Ladder suggests an entirely distinctive way of conceiving the relation between God and humanity, challenging not only old caricatures of Calvin but also our own self-portraits. Ladders of ascent : a brief history -- Creation : the ground and grammar of ascent -- Christ : the ascending one -- The spirit : the eucharistic ascent -- The ascending vision of Irenaeus -- Reforming ascent : Irenaeus, Calvin, and Christian spirituality |
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| Item Description: | Based on the author's thesis (doctoral)--University of St. Andrews, Scotland, 2005. - Includes bibliographical references (p. ) |
| ISBN: | 080286449X |