| John Calvin, Reformer for the 21st Century Contributor(s): Johnson, William Stacy (Author) |
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ISBN: 0664234089 ISBN-13: 9780664234089 Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press OUR PRICE: $17.10 Product Type: Paperback Published: June 2009 Annotation: Many would argue that a true understanding of contemporary Christian thought is impossible without a basic understanding of John Calvin's contributions. Now, just in time for the 500th anniversary of Calvin's birth, William Stacy Johnson, a leading theologian, offers this clear and fundamental study of Calvin's insights as a primer for those with little or no knowledge of his work. Calvin is more than just a figure from history. His life and work-both infused with his passion for the reform of the church-had a continuing impact through the centuries, not only on the church but on society in general. Enhanced with questions for discussion and a handy glossary, this volume is sure to be an invaluable resource for those who seek an accessible way into a deeper understanding of Calvin's role in the development of today's Christian faith. |
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| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Christianity - Calvinist - Religion | Christian Theology - History - Religion | Christian Living - General |
| Dewey: 284.209 |
| LCCN: 2009001924 |
| Physical Information: 0.4" H x 5.4" W x 8.4" (0.45 lbs) 152 pages |
| Themes: - Religious Orientation - Christian |
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| Publisher Description: Many would argue that a true understanding of contemporary Christian thought is impossible without a basic understanding of Calvin's contributions. William Stacy Johnson, a leading Presbyterian theologian, offers this clear and fundamental study of Calvin's insights as a primer for those with little or no knowledge of his work. This volume, enhanced with questions for discussion and a handy glossary, is sure to be an invaluable resource for those who seek an accessible way into a deeper understanding of Calvin's impact on the development of Christian faith and on society. |
Contributor Bio(s): Johnson, William Stacy: - William Stacy Johnson is Arthur M. Adams Professor of Systematic Theology at Princeton Theological Seminary in Princeton, New Jersey. |