Product details:
ISBN13: | 9780198753711 |
ISBN10: | 0198753713 |
Binding: | Paperback |
No. of pages: | 176 pages |
Size: | 175x111x9 mm |
Language: | English |
Illustrations: | 6 black and white images |
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Category:
Calvinism: A Very Short Introduction
Series:
Very Short Introductions;
Publisher: OUP Oxford
Date of Publication: 8 December 2016
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Short description:
In this Very Short Introduction Jon Balserak explores major ideas and issues associated with the Calvinist system of thought. He looks at how Calvinist ideas and practices spread and took root, helping shape societies today. Much of contemporary thought - especially western thought - on everything from civil government to money, suicide, and divorce has been influenced by Calvinism. Balserak also combats common misconceptions about Calvinism, and explores the relationship between Calvinism and the modern world.
Long description:
In this Very Short Introduction, Jon Balserak explores major ideas associated with the Calvinist system of thought. Beginning during the Protestant Reformation in cities like Zurich, Geneva, and Basel, Calvinismâalso known as Reformed Theologyâspread rapidly throughout Europe and the New World, eventually making its way to the African Continent and the East. Balserak examines how Calvinist thought and practice spread and took root, helping shape church and society. Much of contemporary thought, especially western thought, on everything from theology to civil government, economics, the arts, work and leisure, education, and the family has been influenced by Calvinism. Balserak explores this influence. He also examines common misconceptions and objections to Calvinism, and sets forth a Calvinist understanding of God, the world, humankind, and the meaning of life.
ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.
[T]his book achieves its goal to introduce readers to the topics of Calvinism in a stimulating and accessible way.
ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.
[T]his book achieves its goal to introduce readers to the topics of Calvinism in a stimulating and accessible way.
Table of Contents:
Calvinism - What's in a name?
Conversion
Culture
Church
Knowledge
Covenant
Humanity and New Humanity
God and Hell
Conversion
Culture
Church
Knowledge
Covenant
Humanity and New Humanity
God and Hell