The Oxford handbook of Calvin and Calvinism
John Calvin was a leader of the European Reformation of the sixteenth century and the influence of his thought remains crucial in our world. This collection explores the origins of Calvin's thought and the theological, historical, and cultural circumstances in which they have evolved from Genev...
| Subtitles: | Calvin and Calvinism Handbook of Calvin and Calvinism |
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| Contributors: | ; |
| Format: | Electronic Book |
| Language: | English |
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Oxford
Oxford University Press
2021
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| In: | Year: 2021 |
| Edition: | First edition |
| Series/Journal: | Oxford handbooks online Religion
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| Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains: | B
Calvin, Jean 1509-1564
/ Calvinism (motif)
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| Further subjects: | B
Collection of essays
B Calvin, Jean (1509-1564) B Calvinism History |
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| Parallel Edition: | Non-electronic
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| Summary: | John Calvin was a leader of the European Reformation of the sixteenth century and the influence of his thought remains crucial in our world. This collection explores the origins of Calvin's thought and the theological, historical, and cultural circumstances in which they have evolved from Geneva to our times. "The Oxford Handbook of Calvin and Calvinism offers a comprehensive assessment of John Calvin and the tradition of Calvinism as it evolved from the sixteenth century to today. Featuring contributions from scholars who present the latest research on a plexiform religious movement that became a global faith. The volume focuses on key aspects of Calvin's thought and its diverse reception in Europe, the transatlantic world, Africa, South America, and Asia. Calvin's theology was from the beginning open to a wide range of interpretations and was never a static body of ideas and practices. Over the course of his life his thought evolved and deepened while retaining unresolved tensions and questions that created a legacy that was constantly evolving in different cultural contexts. Calvinism itself is an elusive term, bringing together Christian communities that claim a shared heritage but often possess radically distinct characters. The Handbook reveals fascinating patterns of continuity and change to demonstrate how the movement claimed the name of the Genevan reformer but was moulded by an extraordinary range of religious, intellectual and historical influences, from the Enlightenment and Darwinism to indigenous African beliefs and postmodernism. In its global contexts, Calvinism has been continuously re-imagined and reinterpreted. This collection throws new light on the highly dynamic and fluid nature of a deeply influential form of Christianity"-- |
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| Item Description: | Also issued in print: 2021. - Includes bibliographical references and index. - Description based on online resource; title from home page (viewed on July 14, 2021) |
| ISBN: | 0191795526 |
| Persistent identifiers: | DOI: 10.1093/oxfordhb/9780198728818.001.0001 |