The theology of John Calvin
By: Karl Barth ; translated by Geoffrey W. Bromiley..
Publisher: W.B. Eerdmans Pub. Co
Published: 1995
Place of publication: Grand Rapids, Mich
Language: eng
Number of pages: 424
Subjects: Calvin, Jean.; Reformed Church -- Doctrines -- History -- 16th century.; Theology, Doctrinal -- History -- 16th century.
Work titles: Theologie Calvins.
Description: This historically significant volume collects Karl Barth's lectures on John Calvin, delivered at the University of Göttingen in 1922. The book opens with an illuminating sketch of medieval theology, an appreciation of Luther's breakthrough, and a comparative study of the roles of Zwingli and Calvin. The main body of the work consists of an increasingly sympathetic, and at times amusing, account of Calvin's life up to his recall to Geneva. In the process, Barth examines and evaluates the early theological writings of Calvin, especially the first edition of the Institutes.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and indexes.