John Calvin - Selections from His Writings

Informationen zum Autor The HarperCollins Spiritual Classics series presents short, accessible introductions to the foundational works that shaped Western religious thought and culture. This series seeks to find new readers for these dynamic spiritual voices -- voices that have changed lives throughout the centuries and still can today. Klappentext A pivotal figure of the Protestant Reformation, John Calvin's vision of God changed the world. Calvin (1509-1564), who, in response to God's call became a pastor against his natural inclinations, transformed an unimportant city into a powerful force for religious reform. Today, many know of John Calvin as an historical figure, but few have read his writings or are familiar with the personal spirituality that drove his life. This volume presents the main facets of Calvin's faith, including his personal religious experience, his pastoral ministry, and his revolutionary theological vision. This is a perfect resource for those seeking to learn about the man behind the legacy. Zusammenfassung A pivotal figure of the Protestant Reformation! John Calvin's vision of God changed the world. Calvin (1509-1564)! who! in response to God's call became a pastor against his natural inclinations! transformed an unimportant city into a powerful force for religious reform. Today! many know of John Calvin as an historical figure! but few have read his writings or are familiar with the personal spirituality that drove his life. This volume presents the main facets of Calvin's faith! including his personal religious experience! his pastoral ministry! and his revolutionary theological vision. This is a perfect resource for those seeking to learn about the man behind the legacy.

Product details

• Authors: John Calvin, Emilie Griffin, Griffin Emilie, HarperCollins Spiritual Classics, Elsie Anne/ Griffin McKee
• Assisted by: Emilie Griffin (Editor), Elsie Anne McKee (Translation)
• Publisher: Harper Collins Usa
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 28.02.2006
• EAN: 9780060754679
• ISBN: 978-0-06-075467-9
• No. of pages: 160
• Dimensions: 135 mm x 200 mm x 10 mm
• Series: HarperCollins Spiritual Classics; HarperCollins Spiritual Classics
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Christianity; RELIGION: Inspirational, RELIGION: Christian Living / Spiritual Growth, RELIGION: Spirituality, RELIGION: Christian Theology / History, RELIGION: Christian Church / History, RELIGION: Christianity / History, PHILOSOPHY: Religious, RELIGION: THEOLOGY, RELIGION: Philosophy, RELIGION: Christian Church / Growth