The ecclesiastical offices in the thought of Martin Bucer
By: by Willem van 't Spijker ; translated by John Vriend and Lyle D. Bierma.
Series: Studies in medieval and Reformation thought,; v. 57
Publisher: E.J. Brill
Published: 1996
Place of publication: Leiden; New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 508
Subjects: Bucer, Martin, 1491-1551.; Clergy -- Office -- History of doctrines -- 16th century.; Reformed Church -- Doctrines -- History -- 16th century.; Reformation -- France -- Strasbourg.; Strasbourg (France) -- Church history -- 16th century.
Description: This work comprises a detailed study of Bucer's thinking on ecclesiastical office. The Strasbourg reformer exercised a great influence on Calvin, among others. This exploration does not only contribute to the knowledge of the body of thoughts and views of this often ignored reformer, whose importance is increasingly being recognised. It also contains a large amount of material which is extremely valuable for current discussion - theological and practical - on office and structure within the Church.

The author has based his research on various rare editions found in libraries all over Europe. He also used many unpublished sources from the abundant archives in Strasbourg.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. [477]-492) and indexes.
Translation of the author's thesis (doctoral), 1970-Free University, Amsterdam.