The Mind of John Calvin

This is an examination of John Calvin's thinking on several pertinent issues in theology, spirituality, education, missions, and his doctrine of vocation. The author has endeavored to allow Calvin to speak for himself, and to relate the cardinal features of his belief to subjects which have aroused the interest of Christians since biblical days. This effort concludes with a comparative study of John Calvin and Martin Luther.

Autorentext

Seit 2001 ist James E. McGoldrick Professor für Kirchengeschichte am Greenville Presbyterian Seminary in South Carolina, wo er sich auf Reformationsstudien spezialisiert hat. Seit seiner Promotion an der West Virginia University hat er zahlreiche Publikationen zu diesem Thema veröffentlicht.

Klappentext

This is an examination of John Calvin's thinking on several pertinent issues in theology, spirituality, education, missions, and his doctrine of vocation. The author has endeavored to allow Calvin to speak for himself, and to relate the cardinal features of his belief to subjects which have aroused the interest of Christians since biblical days. This effort concludes with a comparative study of John Calvin and Martin Luther.