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Books > Religion & Spirituality > Christianity > Protestantism & Protestant Churches > Calvinist, Reformed & Presbyterian Churches > General

Calvin (Paperback, New): Michael Mullett Calvin (Paperback, New)
Michael Mullett
R1,127 Discovery Miles 11 270 Ships in 12 - 17 working days


In this lucid and readable study, Michael Mullet explains the historical importance of a man and a movement whose influence are still felt in the modern world. The pamphlet locates John Calvin in the context of early 16th-century France and then charts his emergence as an influential theologian and civic religious leader in the 'second generation' of reformers following Luther. After exploring the main lines of Calvin's theology, set out in the Institutes, the central section deals with the difficult process by which his authority was imposed on, or accepted by, Geneva. Finally, the long-term impact of John Calvin is evaluated, including the hypothesis that Calvinism has assisted the economic development of Europe.

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Against Calvinism - Rescuing God's Reputation from Radical Reformed Theology (Paperback): Roger E Olson Against Calvinism - Rescuing God's Reputation from Radical Reformed Theology (Paperback)
Roger E Olson
R450 R332 Discovery Miles 3 320 Save R118 (26%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Calvinist theology has been debated and promoted for centuries. But is it a theology that should last? Roger Olson suggests that Calvinism, also commonly known as Reformed theology, holds an unwarranted place in our list of accepted theologies. In Against Calvinism, readers will find scholarly arguments explaining why Calvinist theology is incorrect and how it affects God s reputation. Olson draws on a variety of sources, including Scripture, reason, tradition, and experience, to support his critique of Calvinism and the more historically rich, biblically faithful alternative theologies he proposes. Addressing what many evangelical Christians are concerned about today---so-called new Calvinism, a movement embraced by a generation labeled as young, restless, Reformed ---Against Calvinism is the only book of its kind to offer objections from a non-Calvinist perspective to the current wave of Calvinism among Christian youth. As a companion to Michael Horton s For Calvinism, readers will be able to compare contrasting perspectives and form their own opinions on the merits and weaknesses of Calvinism."

The Seven Sayings Of The Saviour On The Cross (Hardcover): Arthur Pink The Seven Sayings Of The Saviour On The Cross (Hardcover)
Arthur Pink
R607 Discovery Miles 6 070 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
The Soul's Conflict with Itself and Victory over Itself by Faith (Paperback): Richard Sibbes The Soul's Conflict with Itself and Victory over Itself by Faith (Paperback)
Richard Sibbes
R285 Discovery Miles 2 850 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Chasing After Wind - A Pastor's Life (Paperback): Douglas J Brouwer Chasing After Wind - A Pastor's Life (Paperback)
Douglas J Brouwer; Foreword by Richard J Mouw
R440 Discovery Miles 4 400 Ships in 12 - 17 working days
Elsie Chamberlain - The Independent Life of a Woman Minister (Hardcover, New): Alan Argent Elsie Chamberlain - The Independent Life of a Woman Minister (Hardcover, New)
Alan Argent
R3,916 Discovery Miles 39 160 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Elsie Chamberlain was a leading figure in British broadcasting and religious life. She was a pioneer in many areas: the first woman chaplain to the armed forces; the first nonconformist minister to marry an Anglican clergyman; the first woman producer in the religious broadcasting department of the BBC and the first woman to present the daily service on the radio. Her broadcasting accustomed many listeners to the idea of a woman leading public worship. And she became the first woman to occupy the chair of the Congregational Union of England and Wales and almost certainly the first woman anywhere in the world to head a major denomination. Elsie Chamberlain is the first full biography and a critical appreciation of this exceptional woman. Using original church and BBC archive sources, the book tells the story of a woman who did more than any other to change the way Christian women ministers are viewed.

The Kirk and the Kingdom - A century of tension in Scottish Social Theology 1830-1929 (Paperback): Johnston McKay The Kirk and the Kingdom - A century of tension in Scottish Social Theology 1830-1929 (Paperback)
Johnston McKay
R534 Discovery Miles 5 340 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This book unearths the practical social theology of the 19th Century Church in Scotland. It has been widely believed that the church was largely mute on the widespread poverty and deprivation which accompanied the rapid expanse of urban life. This study asserts that the church was not lacking in commitment to improving such conditions, through the example of theologians Robert Flint and the parish minister Frederick Lockhart Robertson. Flint's publication of Christ's Kingdom upon Earth led the Church of Scotland in Glasgow to investigate slum housing conditions and led to the idea that religion could not be complacent about the need for social action. It shines new light on the history of the Church of Scotland. It shows how religion was a reforming movement in an age of deprivation. It highlights the importance of social reformist writers within the Church.

Telling Secrets (Paperback): Frederick Buechner Telling Secrets (Paperback)
Frederick Buechner
R346 R282 Discovery Miles 2 820 Save R64 (18%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

With eloquence, candor, and simplicity, a celebrated author tells the story of his father's alcohol abuse and suicide and traces the influence of this secret on his life as a son, father, husband, minister, and writer.

Jonathan Edwards and Deification - Reconciling Theosis and the Reformed Tradition (Paperback): James R. Salladin Jonathan Edwards and Deification - Reconciling Theosis and the Reformed Tradition (Paperback)
James R. Salladin
R803 Discovery Miles 8 030 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The doctrine of deification or theosis is typically associated with the Eastern Orthodox tradition. Indeed, the language of participation in the divine nature as a way to understand salvation often sounds like strange music in the ears of Western Christians despite passages like 2 Peter 1:4 where it appears. However, recent scholarship has argued that the theologies of some of the most prominent figures in the history of the Western church, including Martin Luther, John Calvin, and John Wesley, share more in common with deification than has been acknowledged. In this New Explorations in Theology volume, theologian James Salladin considers the role of deification in the theology of another well-known Western theologian: Jonathan Edwards. In addition, he reflects upon the question of how Edwards's soteriology compares with the rest of the broader Reformed tradition. Here, we discover how Edwards's theology affirms what it means for sinners to be brought into the hands of a loving God. Featuring new monographs with cutting-edge research, New Explorations in Theology provides a platform for constructive, creative work in the areas of systematic, historical, philosophical, biblical, and practical theology.

Infant Baptism in Reformation Geneva - The Shaping of a Community, 1536-1564 (Hardcover, New Ed): Karen E. Spierling Infant Baptism in Reformation Geneva - The Shaping of a Community, 1536-1564 (Hardcover, New Ed)
Karen E. Spierling
R3,913 Discovery Miles 39 130 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This book examines the beliefs, practices and arguments surrounding the ritual of infant baptism and the raising of children in Geneva during the period of John Calvin's tenure as leader of the Reformed Church, 1536-1564. It focuses particularly on the years from 1541 onward, after Calvin's return to Geneva and the formation of the Consistory. The work is based on sources housed primarily in the Genevan State Archives, including the registers of the Consistory and the City Council. While the time period of the study may be limited, the approach is broad, encompassing issues of theology, church ritual and practices, the histories of family and children, and the power struggles involved in transforming not simply a church institution but the entire community surrounding it. The overarching argument presented is that the ordinances and practices surrounding baptism present a framework for relations among child, parents, godparents, church and city. The design of the baptismal ceremony, including liturgy, participants and location, provided a blueprint of the reformers' vision of a well ordered community. To comprehend fully the development and spread of Calvinism, it is necessary to understand the context of its origins and how the ideas of Calvin and his Reformed colleagues were received in Geneva before they were disseminated throughout Europe and the world. In a broad sense this project explores the tensions among church leaders, city authorities, parents, relatives and neighbours regarding the upbringing of children in Reformed Geneva. More specifically, it studies the practice of infant baptism as manifested in the baptism ceremony in Geneva, the ongoing practices of Catholic baptism in neighbouring areas, and the similarities and tensions between these two rituals.

Huguenot Heritage - The History and Contribution of the Huguenots in Britain (Paperback, 2 Revised Edition): Robin D. Gwynn Huguenot Heritage - The History and Contribution of the Huguenots in Britain (Paperback, 2 Revised Edition)
Robin D. Gwynn
R975 Discovery Miles 9 750 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

A study of the history and contribution of the Huguenots in Britain. It is characterized by a blend of scholarship with lucidity, balance and humour. Originally published in 1985, this second edition takes into account new research and writings since the first edition. All referencing material has been updated in the light of new findings. The plate section has also been expanded to include recently available pictures of Huguenot artefacts and scenes.

Calvin`s Tormentors - Understanding the Conflicts That Shaped the Reformer (Paperback): Gary W Jenkins Calvin`s Tormentors - Understanding the Conflicts That Shaped the Reformer (Paperback)
Gary W Jenkins
R573 R513 Discovery Miles 5 130 Save R60 (10%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This book offers a unique approach to Calvin by introducing the individuals and groups who, through their opposition to Calvin's theology and politics, helped shape the Reformer, his theology, and his historical and religious legacy. Respected church historian Gary Jenkins shows how Calvin had to defend or rethink his theology in light of his tormentors' challenges, giving readers a more nuanced view of Calvin's life and thought. The book highlights the central theological ideas of the Swiss Reformation and introduces figures and movements often excluded from standard texts.

John Calvin - For a New Reformation (Hardcover): Derek Thomas, John W. Tweeddale John Calvin - For a New Reformation (Hardcover)
Derek Thomas, John W. Tweeddale; Afterword by R. C. Sproul; Contributions by Michael A.G. Haykin, Stephen J. Nichols, …
R938 R760 Discovery Miles 7 600 Save R178 (19%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Leading Reformed pastors and scholars reflect on the importance of John Calvin's life and teaching for the church today.

Sacraments, Ceremonies and the Stuart Divines - Sacramental Theology and Liturgy in England and Scotland 1603-1662 (Hardcover,... Sacraments, Ceremonies and the Stuart Divines - Sacramental Theology and Liturgy in England and Scotland 1603-1662 (Hardcover, New Ed)
Bryan D. Spinks
R3,913 Discovery Miles 39 130 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This book surveys developments in sacramental and liturgical discourse and discord, exploring the writings of English and Scottish divines, and focusing on baptism and the Lord's Supper. The reigns of James I and Charles I coincided with divergence and development in teaching on the sacraments in England and Scotland and with growing discord on liturgical texts and the ceremonial. Uniquely focusing on both nations in a single study, Bryan Spinks draws on theological treatises, sermons, catechisms, liturgical texts and writings by Scottish theologians hitherto neglected. Exploring the European roots of the churches of England and Scotland and how they became entwined in developments culminating in the Solemn League and Covenant and Westminster Directory, this book presents an authoritative study of sacramental and liturgical debate, developments, and experiments during the Stuart period.

Following God Fully (Hardcover): Joel R Beeke Following God Fully (Hardcover)
Joel R Beeke
R573 R489 Discovery Miles 4 890 Save R84 (15%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Radical Reformation Studies - Essays presented to James M. Stayer (Hardcover, New Ed): Werner O. Packull, Geoffrey L. Dipple Radical Reformation Studies - Essays presented to James M. Stayer (Hardcover, New Ed)
Werner O. Packull, Geoffrey L. Dipple
R3,907 Discovery Miles 39 070 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This review brings together research in three areas of Anabaptist studies and the Radical Reformation. The first part focuses on 16th-century Anabaptism, re-examining the polygenesis model of Anabaptism articulated by Stayer, Packull and Depperman. The second part deals with the connections between Anabaptists and other Reformation dissenters, their marginalization as social groups and their relations with the intellectual movements of the age. The final section addresses historiographic and comparative issues of writing the history of marginalizaed groups, investigating some preconceptions which influence historians' approaches to Anabaptism and their implications for understanding other religious organizations.

Calvinist Exiles in Tudor and Stuart England (Hardcover, New Ed): Ole Peter Grell Calvinist Exiles in Tudor and Stuart England (Hardcover, New Ed)
Ole Peter Grell
R3,914 Discovery Miles 39 140 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This volume is a synthesis of the research articles of one of Europe's leading scholars of 16th-century exile communities. It will be invaluable to the growing number of historians interested in the religious, intellectual, social and economic impact of stranger communities on the rapidly changing nation that was Elizabethan and early Stuart England. Southern England in general, and London in particular, played a unique part in offering refuge to Calvinist exiles for more than a century. For the English government, the attraction of exiles was not so much their Reformed religion and discipline as their economic potential - the exiles were in the main skilled craftsmen and well-connected merchants who could benefit the English economy.

The Genesis Genealogies, Book 1 - God's Administration in the History of Redemption (Hardcover): Abraham Park The Genesis Genealogies, Book 1 - God's Administration in the History of Redemption (Hardcover)
Abraham Park
R484 R412 Discovery Miles 4 120 Save R72 (15%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

A fundamental part of understanding one's ancestors is knowing when they were born, how long they lived, and when they died. Here in The Genesis Genealogies lies that crucial core information about the forebears of Christianity. Rev. Abraham Park has meticulously analyzed the information in The Book of Genesis. Taking the explicit date references in Genesis and performing math calculations forward and backward in time, he builds a complete chronological Biblical timeline from Adam to the Exodus, including the duration of construction of Noah's ark. With this Bible study of the cornerstone text of The Old Testament, we can more deeply understand the layers of meanings that Genesis offers. The Genesis Genealogies is a must-have for every Church Library. This title is part of The History of Redemption series which includes: Book 1: The Genesis Genealogies Book 2: The Covenant of the Torch Book 3: The Unquenchable Lamp of the Covenant Book 4: God's Profound and Mysterious Providence Book 5: The Promise of the Eternal Covenant

That We May All (Finally!) Be One - Covenant, Hospitality, and the Expanding Identity of the United Church of Christ... That We May All (Finally!) Be One - Covenant, Hospitality, and the Expanding Identity of the United Church of Christ (Paperback)
R784 R650 Discovery Miles 6 500 Save R134 (17%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
The Baptism of Your Child - A Book for Presbyterian Families (Paperback): Carol A Wehrheim The Baptism of Your Child - A Book for Presbyterian Families (Paperback)
Carol A Wehrheim
R236 R195 Discovery Miles 1 950 Save R41 (17%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Huguenot Networks, 1560-1780 - The Interactions and Impact of a Protestant Minority in Europe (Paperback): Vivienne Larminie Huguenot Networks, 1560-1780 - The Interactions and Impact of a Protestant Minority in Europe (Paperback)
Vivienne Larminie
R1,239 Discovery Miles 12 390 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

These chapters explore how a religious minority not only gained a toehold in countries of exile, but also wove itself into their political, social, and religious fabric. The way for the refugees' departure from France was prepared through correspondence and the cultivation of commercial, military, scholarly and familial ties. On arrival at their destinations immigrants exploited contacts made by compatriots and co-religionists who had preceded them to find employment. London, a hub for the "Protestant international" from the reign of Elizabeth I, provided openings for tutors and journalists. Huguenot financial skills were at the heart of the early Bank of England; Huguenot reporting disseminated unprecedented information on the workings of the Westminster Parliament; Huguenot networks became entwined with English political factions. Webs of connection were transplanted and reconfigured in Ireland. With their education and international contacts, refugees were indispensable as diplomats to Protestant rulers in northern Europe. They operated monetary transfers across borders and as fund-raisers, helped alleviate the plight of persecuted co-religionists. Meanwhile, French ministers in London attempted to hold together an exceptionally large community of incomers against heresy and the temptations of assimilation. This is a story of refugee networks perpetuated, but also interpenetrated and remade.

Associational Churchmanship - Second London Confession of Faith 26.12-15 (Paperback): James M Renihan Associational Churchmanship - Second London Confession of Faith 26.12-15 (Paperback)
James M Renihan
R285 Discovery Miles 2 850 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Dr Williams's Trust and Library: A History (Hardcover): Alan Argent Dr Williams's Trust and Library: A History (Hardcover)
Alan Argent
R2,441 Discovery Miles 24 410 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This first complete history of Dr Williams's Trust and Library, deriving from the will of the nonconformist minister Daniel Williams (c.1643-1716) reveals rare examples of private philanthropy and dissenting enterprise. The library contains the fullest collection of material relating to English Protestant Dissent. Opening in the City of London in 1730, it moved to Bloomsbury in the 1860s. Williams and his first trustees had a vision for Protestant Dissent which included maintaining connections with Protestants overseas. The charities espoused by the trust extended that vision by funding an Irish preacher, founding schools in Wales, sending missionaries to native Americans, and giving support to Harvard College. By the mid-eighteenth century, the trustees had embraced unitarian beliefs and had established several charities and enlarged the unique collection of books, manuscripts and portraits known as Dr Williams's Library. The manuscript and rare book collection offers material from the sixteenth to the twentieth centuries, with strengths in the early modern period, including the papers of Richard Baxter, Roger Morrice, and Owen Stockton. The eighteenth-century archive includes the correspondence of the scientist and theologian Joseph Priestley. The library also holds several collections of importance for women's history and English literature. The story of the trust and library reveals a rare example of private philanthropy over more than three centuries, and a case study in dissenting enterprise. Alan Argent illuminates key themes in the history of nonconformity; the changing status of non-established religions; the voluntary principle; philanthropy; and a lively concern for society as a whole.

The Cambridge Companion to Reformed Theology (Paperback): Paul T. Nimmo, David A.S. Fergusson The Cambridge Companion to Reformed Theology (Paperback)
Paul T. Nimmo, David A.S. Fergusson
R1,081 Discovery Miles 10 810 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This Companion offers an introduction to Reformed theology, one of the most historically important, ecumenically active, and currently generative traditions of doctrinal enquiry, by way of reflecting upon its origins, its development, and its significance. The first part, Theological Topics, indicates the distinct array of doctrinal concerns which gives coherence over time to the identity of this tradition in all its diversity. The second part, Theological Figures, explores the life and work of a small number of theologians who have not only worked within this tradition, but have constructively shaped and inspired it in vital ways. The final part, Theological Contexts, considers the ways in which the resultant Reformed sensibilities in theology have had a marked impact both upon theological and ecclesiastical landscapes in different places and upon the wider societal landscapes of history. The result is a fascinating and compelling guide to this dynamic and vibrant theological tradition.

Calvinism for a Secular Age - A Twenty-First-Century Reading of Abraham Kuyper`s Stone Lectures (Paperback): Jessica R.... Calvinism for a Secular Age - A Twenty-First-Century Reading of Abraham Kuyper`s Stone Lectures (Paperback)
Jessica R. Joustra, Robert J Joustra
R750 R616 Discovery Miles 6 160 Save R134 (18%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Abraham Kuyper, the Dutch Neo-Calvinist theologian, pastor, and politician, was well-known for having declared that there is "not a square inch" of human existence over which Jesus Christ is not its sovereign Lord. This principle is perhaps best reflected in Kuyper's writings on Calvinism originally delivered as the Stone Lectures in 1898 at Princeton Theological Seminary. These lectures reflecting on the role of the Christian faith in a variety of social spheres-including religion, politics, science, and art-have become a touchstone for contemporary Reformed theology. How might the lectures continue to inform the church's calling in a secular age? In this volume, Jessica Joustra and Robert Joustra bring together theologians, historians, scientists, and others to revisit Kuyper's original lectures and to critically consider both his ongoing importance and his complex legacy for today.

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