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Parker T. H. L (Thomas Henry Louis) |
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Titolo |
Calvin [[electronic resource] ] : an introduction to his thought / / T.H.L. Parker |
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Pubbl/distr/stampa |
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London ; ; New York, : Continuum, 2002, c1995 |
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ISBN |
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1-282-71022-2 |
9786612710223 |
1-4411-3105-1 |
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Descrizione fisica |
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1 online resource (177 p.) |
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Collana |
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Outstanding Christian Thinkers |
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Disciplina |
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Soggetti |
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Theology, Doctrinal - History - 16th century |
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Lingua di pubblicazione |
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Formato |
Materiale a stampa |
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Livello bibliografico |
Monografia |
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Note generali |
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Description based upon print version of record. |
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Nota di bibliografia |
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Includes bibliographical references and index. |
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Nota di contenuto |
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Contents; Preface; Introduction; 1 Calvin's writings; 2 The contemporary scene; 3 The interpretation of the Institutio; PART ONE: The knowledge of God the Creator; PART TWO: The knowledge of God the Redeemer in Christ; PART THREE: The way we receive Christ's grace; PART FOUR: Outward means; Index |
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Sommario/riassunto |
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John Calvin (1509-64) influence reaches from the Reformation to Karl Barth and beyond. Outstanding as biblical scholar, preacher and practical Church reformer, Calvin intended all his work to serve the Word of God. Although couched in 16th century terms, his theology drew on the wealth of previous Christian thought and continues to be relevant to the situation of the Church today.This book is a comprehensive introduction to the whole range of Calvin's theology. Concentrating on Calvin's major work The Institutes of the Christian Religion, Parker explains it's relevance to Christians of all tim |
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