The Legacy of John Calvin
Subtitle: his influence on the modern world
By: David W. Hall.
Series: The Calvin 500 series
Publisher: P&R Pub.
Published: 2008
Place of publication: Phillipsburg, N.J
Language: eng
Format: Paperback
ISBN-13: 9781596380851
Subjects: Calvin, Jean, -- 1509-1564 -- Influence; Civilization, Modern
Notes: Includes bibliographical references.
Table of contents: title: A chronology of John Calvin's life; title: Ten ways modern culture is different because of John Calvin.; title: Education : the academy; title: Care for the poor : the bourse; title: Ethics and interpretation of the moral law : the Decalogue; title: Freedom of the church : the company of pastors; title: Collegial governing : the Senate; title: Decentralized politics : the republic; title: Parity among all professions : the doctrine of vocation; title: Economics and profit : the invisible hand; title: Music in the vernacular : the Psalter; title: The power of publishing ideas : the Genevan presses; title: Epilogue; title: John Calvin : a life worth knowing.; title: Calvin's life; title: Calvin's friendships; title: Calvin's death; title: Epilogue : Humility; title: Tributes : measuring a man after many generations.; title: Baptists; title: Anglicans; title: Independents; title: Methodists; title: Roman Catholic; title: Conclusion