The Consistory and Social Discipline in Calvin's Geneva

Examines the most successful institution of social discipline in Reformation Europe: the Consistory of Geneva during the time of John Calvin

List of contents

Abbreviations and Illustrations
Acknowledgements

Introduction
1. The Consistory Encounters Resistance
2. The Push for Religious Uniformity
3. Educating and Disciplining the Young
4. Controlling Lust and Regulating Marriage
5. Superstitions, Magic, and Witchcraft
6. Promoting the Industrious and Sober Lifestyle
7. Conflicts, Reconciliation, and the Confession of Sins
Conclusion

Selected Bibliography
Notes
Index

About the author

Jeffrey R. Watt

Summary

Examines the most successful institution of social discipline in Reformation Europe: the Consistory of Geneva during the time of John Calvin

Product details

• Authors: Jeffrey R. Watt, Jeffrey R. (Royalty Account) Watt
• Publisher: Boydell & Brewer Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.12.2020
• EAN: 9781648250040
• ISBN: 978-1-64825-004-0
• No. of pages: 338
• Dimensions: 230 mm x 152 mm x 22 mm
• Weight: 492 g
• Series: Changing Perspectives on Early; Changing Perspectives on Early Modern Europe
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > General, dictionaries; Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Religion: general, reference works