The Oxford handbook of Calvin and Calvinism / edited by Bruce Gordon, Carl R. Trueman.
| Other author | Gordon, Bruce. |
| Other author | Trueman, Carl R. |
| Format | Electronic |
| Edition | First edition. |
| Publication Info | Oxford, United Kingdom ; New York, NY : Oxford University Press, 2021. |
| Description | xvii, 692 pages : illustrations, portrait ; 26 cm. |
| Supplemental Content | Full text available from Oxford Handbooks Online Religion |
| Supplemental Content | Full text available from Oxford Handbooks Online Religion 2021 |
| Subjects |
| Portion of title | Calvin and Calvinism |
| Series | Oxford handbooks |
| Partial contents | Introduction / Bruce Gordon, Carl R. Trueman -- Calvin, Calvinism, and medieval thought / Ueli Zahnd -- Divine and human agency in Calvin's Institutes / Emily Theus -- Calvin and the covenant: The reception of Zurich theology / Pierrick Hildebrand -- Calvin and equity / Alexander Batson -- Calvin's Old Testament theology and beyond: Paradoxes, problems, and comparisons with the approaches of Arnold van Ruler and Kornelis Heiko Miskotte / Arnold Huijgen -- John Calvin's vision of reform, historical thinking, and the modern world / Barbara Pitkin. |
| Abstract | "The Oxford Handbook of Calvin and Calvinism offers a comprehensive assessment of John Calvin and the tradition of Calvinism as it evolved from the sixteenth century to today. Featuring contributions from scholars who present the latest research on a plexiform religious movement that became a global faith. The volume focuses on key aspects of Calvin's thought and its diverse reception in Europe, the transatlantic world, Africa, South America, and Asia. Calvin's theology was from the beginning open to a wide range of interpretations and was never a static body of ideas and practices. Over the course of his life his thought evolved and deepened while retaining unresolved tensions and questions that created a legacy that was constantly evolving in different cultural contexts. Calvinism itself is an elusive term, bringing together Christian communities that claim a shared heritage but often possess radically distinct characters. The Handbook reveals fascinating patterns of continuity and change to demonstrate how the movement claimed the name of the Genevan reformer but was moulded by an extraordinary range of religious, intellectual and historical influences, from the Enlightenment and Darwinism to indigenous African beliefs and postmodernism. In its global contexts, Calvinism has been continuously re-imagined and reinterpreted. This collection throws new light on the highly dynamic and fluid nature of a deeply influential form of Christianity"-- Provided by publisher. |
| General note | Minimal Level Cataloging Plus. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Access restriction | Available only to authorized users. |
| Technical details | Mode of access: World Wide Web |
| Genre/form | Electronic books. |
| LCCN | 2021939330 |
| ISBN | 9780198728818 (hardback) |
| ISBN | (epub) |
| ISBN | (ebook) |
| ISBN | (ebook other) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
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| Electronic Resources | ✔ Available |