Bibliograph

Reformation letters, a fresh reading of John Calvin's correspondence, Michael Parsons ; foreword by Peter Adam

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Reformation letters, a fresh reading of John Calvin's correspondence, Michael Parsons ; foreword by Peter Adam

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 174-188) and indexes

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Reformation letters

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1041192536

Responsibility statement

Michael Parsons ; foreword by Peter Adam

Sub title

a fresh reading of John Calvin's correspondence

Table Of Contents

Introduction: The 'relentless drive to relate theory and practice' : John Calvin's letters -- 'May the Lord overrule it for good' : Calvin's letters on his own calling and return -- 'For the good of the whole church' : Calvin's letters on marriage -- 'Nothing was farther from my mind' : Calvin's prefatory letter to Francis I -- 'Such is our consciousness of the truth' : Calvin's letter to Cardinal Sadoleto -- 'Even in your criticisms, judge me with equilty' : Calvin's letters on Servetus -- 'To find consolation in the Lord' : Calvin's letters on grief -- 'It is too late to think of shrinking back' : Calvin's letters to contemporary martyrs -- Conclusion -- Appendix: 'The gospel is set before us in his name' : a final comment

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