The theology of John Calvin
Considering the engagement : an introduction -- Overview and scope -- Three introductory conclusions -- Opponents of Calvin : the caricatures -- Proponents of Calvin : the Calvinists -- Misponents of Calvin : the assumptions -- The structure of the institutes -- The four articles of the Apostles...
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| Format: | Print Book |
| Language: | English |
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Louisville, Ky. [u.a.]
Westminster John Knox Press
2008
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| In: | Year: 2008 |
| Reviews: | The theology of John Calvin. By Charles Partee. Pp. xix+345. Louisville–London: Westminster John Knox Press, 2008. £26.99. 978 0 664 23119 4 (2011) (McNutt, Jennifer Powell)
[Rezension von: Partee, Charles, The Theology of John Calvin] (2011) (Maclean, Iain S.) |
| Edition: | 1. ed. |
| Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains: | B
Calvin, Jean 1509-1564
/ Theology
B Calvin, Jean 1509-1564 |
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Reformed Church
Doctrines
History
16th century
B Calvin, Jean 1509-1564 B Theology, Doctrinal History 16th century B Theology, Doctrinal History 16th century B Calvin, Jean (1509-1564) B Reformed Church Doctrines History 16th century |
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| Summary: | Considering the engagement : an introduction -- Overview and scope -- Three introductory conclusions -- Opponents of Calvin : the caricatures -- Proponents of Calvin : the Calvinists -- Misponents of Calvin : the assumptions -- The structure of the institutes -- The four articles of the Apostles' creed -- The two-fold knowledge of God -- The trinitarian God -- Union with Christ -- A Word on the minister of the Word -- God for us -- Book I. God the creator -- Introduction to Book I -- The Scripture -- The Trinity -- God's creation -- Of things invisible -- The angels -- The devils -- A note on sin and evil -- Of things visible -- The world -- The human -- The point of conscience -- The point of contact -- God's providence -- Epicurean chance and stoic fate -- Providence as universal -- Providence as particular -- Common and special grace -- Conclusions to Book I -- Book II. God the Redeemer -- Introduction to Book II -- Sin : how total is depravity? -- The Gospel and the law -- The person of Christ -- The work of Christ -- Mysticism and deification : two disavowals -- The narrative of faith -- Conclusions to Book II -- God with us -- Book III. The faithful person(s) -- Introduction to Book III -- The work of the Holy Spirit in faith -- Sanctification through faith -- The Christian life of faith -- Justification by faith -- Prayer : the exercise of faith -- Predestination : the certainty of faith -- Resurrection : the victory of faith -- Conclusions to Book III -- Book IV. The faithful community -- Introduction to Book IV -- The order of the church -- The Sacraments of the church -- The state and the church -- Conclusions to Book IV -- Breaking off the engagement : a conclusion -- Calvin's method in theology : an excursus |
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| Item Description: | Includes index |
| Physical Description: | XIX, 345 S. |
| ISBN: | 0664231195 |