Calvin in the public square: liberal democracies, rights, and civil liberties

Standing on the shoulders of previous giants -- John Calvin : a biography for a political figure -- Calvin's view of politics from the Institutes and other writings -- Calvin on poverty -- Calvin's disciples in the public square, 1540-1640 and beyond -- Puritan heirs to Calvin in England a...

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Main Author: Hall, David W. 1955- (Author)
Format: Print Book
Language:English
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Published: Phillipsburg, N.J P & R Publ. c2009
In:Year: 2009
Series/Journal:The Calvin 500 series
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Calvin, Jean 1509-1564
B Calvin, Jean 1509-1564, Christianae religionis institutio / Politics
B Calvinism / Christian politics
Further subjects:B Calvin, Jean 1509-1564 Political and social views
B Biography
B Democracy Religious aspects Reformed Church History of doctrines
B Christianity and politics Reformed Church History of doctrines
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Summary:Standing on the shoulders of previous giants -- John Calvin : a biography for a political figure -- Calvin's view of politics from the Institutes and other writings -- Calvin on poverty -- Calvin's disciples in the public square, 1540-1640 and beyond -- Puritan heirs to Calvin in England and New England -- A new, old, less pluralistic and more particularistically religious view of rights -- A modern revival of practical Calvinistic politics
Item Description:Includes bibliographical references
ISBN:1596380993