Calvinism in Europe, 1540-1620

ISBN-13: 9780521574525 / Angielski / Miękka / 1996 / 296 str.

Gillian Lewis; Andrew Pettegree; Alastair Duke

Opis

Calvinism was the most dynamic and disruptive religious force of the later sixteenth century. Its emergence on the international scene shattered the precarious equilibrium established during the Reformation, and precipitated three generations of religious warfare. This collection of original essays, newly available in paperback, looks at the impact of Calvin's writings, Calvinism in higher education, Calvinist discipline and apocalyptic thought, and the shadowy affinity of merchants and scholars who formed a critical part of the "Calvinist International."

Recenzje

"This is an admirable volume with every chapter rich not only with historical detail and learning but often with new perspectives. It is sure to be a standard text on international Calvinism." Brian G. Armstrong, Sixteenth Century Journal

Spis treści

List of figures; Notes on contributors; Preface; List of abbreviations 1. Perspectives on European Calvinism Alastair Duke; 2. The Geneva Consistory in the time of Calvin Robert M. Kingdon; 3. The Geneva Academy Gillian Lewis; 4. Calvin and the Swiss Reformed churches Bruce Gordon; 5. Calvin's works in translation Francis Higman; 6. Calvinists in Troyes, 1562–1572: the legacy of Vassy and the background to St Bartholomew Penny Roberts; 7. The Calvinist experiment in Béarn Mark Greengrass; 8. The changing face of Calvinism in Antwerp, 1555–1585 Guido Marnef; 9. Coming to terms with victory: the upbuilding of a Calvinist church in Holland, 1572–1590 Andrew Pettegree; 10. Confessionalism and absolutism: the case of Brandenburg Bodo Nischan; 11. Calvinism in Hungary: the theological and ecclesiastical transition to the Reformed faith David P. Daniel; 12. Calvinism and the Gaidhealtachd in Scotland Jane Dawson; 13. Merchants and ministers: the foundations of international Calvinism Ole Peter Grell; Index.