Calvinism has been credited (or blamed) for much that is thought characteristic of the modern world--capitalism, modern science, secularization, individualism, utilitarianism--yet John Calvin has been largely ignored by historians. This book, by an eminent historian devoted to understanding the patterns of early European history, brings Calvin to life, setting him in the context of late Renaissance culture, and showing how he set about solving the problems around him. A brilliant interpretation of Calvin, which paints a ...
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Calvinism has been credited (or blamed) for much that is thought characteristic of the modern world--capitalism, modern science, secularization, individualism, utilitarianism--yet John Calvin has been largely ignored by historians. This book, by an eminent historian devoted to understanding the patterns of early European history, brings Calvin to life, setting him in the context of late Renaissance culture, and showing how he set about solving the problems around him. A brilliant interpretation of Calvin, which paints a surprisingly human and ecumenical portrait, the book is also a fascinating statement on the Reformation and its relation to the movements of the Renaissance.
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Add this copy of John Calvin: a Sixteenth-Century Portrait to cart. $2.77, good condition, Sold by ThriftBooks-Baltimore rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Halethorpe, MD, UNITED STATES, published 1987 by Oxford University Press, USA.
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Fair. This book is a well used but readable copy. There is writing on the book page's exterior. Integrity of the book is still intact with no missing pages. May have notes or highlighting. Cover image on the book may vary from photo. Ships out quickly in a secure plastic mailer.
