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The author traces the paths of one of the most distinctive and well-known humanists, religious organizers, preachers, ministers and theologians of the 16th century. He introduces the reader to the education and influence Calvin enjoyed as well as to the central elements of his theological program.By drawing on the private letters of Calvin to his friend Du Tillit the author can at once offer a personal and a scientific portrait of the great Reformer. There are may references as well to the substantial secondary literature to enable the reader both to approach Calvin's own writings and to participate in the discussion thereof.
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Peter Opitz, Dr. theol., Jahrgang 1957, ist Professor für Kirchen- und Dogmengeschichte von der Reformation bis zur Gegenwart an der Theologischen Fakultät der Universität Zürich und Leiter des Instituts für Schweizerische Reformationsgeschichte.
Riassunto
The author traces the paths of one of the most distinctive and well-known humanists, religious organizers, preachers, ministers and theologians of the 16th century. He introduces the reader to the education and influence Calvin enjoyed as well as to the central elements of his theological program.By drawing on the private letters of Calvin to his friend Du Tillit the author can at once offer a personal and a scientific portrait of the great Reformer. There are may references as well to the substantial secondary literature to enable the reader both to approach Calvin’s own writings and to participate in the discussion thereof.
Prefazione
Opitz zeichnet die Züge eines ebenso facettenreichen wie profilierten Humanisten und Organisators, Predigers und Seelsorgers, Lehrers und Theologen des 16. Jahrhunderts. Er stellt seinen Lesern Johannes Calvins Bildungsweg und Wirken, aber auch zentrale Elemente seines theologischen Denkens vor.Durch Einblicke in private Briefe Calvins etwa an seinen Freund Du Tillet gelingt es Opitz, ein persönliches und wissenschaftliches Bild des Reformators zu zeichnen. Hinweise auf die wichtigsten Quellen und auf ausgewählte Literatur erleichtern den Zugang zu Calvins eigenen Texten und zur aktuellen Forschungsdiskussion.
