John Calvin
Subtitle: Christian humanist & evangelical reformer
By: John W. de Gruchy
Publisher: Cascade Books
Published: 2013
Place of publication: Eugene, Oregon
Language: eng
Number of pages: 240
ISBN-13: 9781620327739
Subjects: Humanism; Christianity and religious humanism; Reformation; Reformed Church; Doctrines
Other titles: John Calvin :
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (pages 233-236) and index.
Table of contents: title: A personal preface --; title: Tradition, Calvin and Christian humanism -- -- Part one: Calvin amongst the reformers.; title: Erasmus and Luther : the dove and the wild boar --; title: Zwingli : humanist, reformer, prophet and patriot --; title: The young Calvin : a reformer in the making --; title: Calvin the Genevan reformer --; title: Calvin as doctor of the church -- -- Part two: Key themes in Calvin's legacy.; title: Word and spirit --; title: Gospel and law --; title: Election and grace --; title: Liturgy and eucharist --; title: Beauty, images and contemplation --; title: Social humanism and public life --; title: A South African epilogue : the future of reformed tradition.