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Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > Christianity > Protestantism & Protestant Churches > Calvinist, Reformed & Presbyterian Churches
Honoring the 500th anniversary of the Reformation, Christopher
Elwood offers an insightful and accessible overview of John
Calvin's theological ideas within their historical context. A Brief
Introduction to John Calvin discusses the trials and tribulations
Calvin encountered as he ministered and taught in Geneva, paying
special attention to the theological controversies associated with
the Trinity and predestination. In this concise introduction,
Elwood explores the development of Calvinism and its influence in
today's world.
This readable, accessible introduction provides a solid grounding
in the history of the Protestant Reformation. In honor of the 500th
anniversary of the Reformation, Glenn Sunshine examines the key
people and ideas of this movement. Questions for discussion and
suggestions for further reading provided for each chapter make this
book ideal for the classroom or group study.
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