Historical dictionary of Calvinism

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Historical dictionary of Calvinism

Stuart D.B. Picken

(Historical dictionaries of religions, philosophies, and movements)

Scarecrow Press, 2012

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Includes bibliographical references (p. 213-260)

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Description

Calvinism is named after 16th century Reformer, John Calvin whose overall theology is contained in his Institutes of the Christian Religion (1559). Calvin's theology and ecclesiology provided the foundation upon which the Reformed Churches of Europe were built. It was a comprehensive and carefully expounded alternative to the doctrines of the Roman Catholic Church and was designed to expose their weaknesses and present a view of the Christian Faith that was a reformed version of the old faith. The Historical Dictionary of Calvinism relates the history of its founder John Calvin, the Reformed Church, and the impact that Calvinism has had in the modern world along with an account of modern and contemporary developments within the religious, political, and social culture it has created. This is done through a chronology, an introductory essay, an extensive bibliography, and over 300 cross-referenced dictionary entries on concepts, significant figures, places, activities, and periods. This book is an excellent access point for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about Calvinism.

Table of Contents

Editor's Foreword Jon Woronoff Preface Acronyms and Abbreviations Chronology Introduction The Dictionary Bibliography About the Author

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  • NCID
    BB07896832
  • ISBN
    • 9780810872240
  • Country Code
    us
  • Title Language Code
    eng
  • Text Language Code
    eng
  • Place of Publication
    Lanham
  • Pages/Volumes
    xxviii, 261 p.
  • Size
    24 cm
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