Calvinism: A Very Short Introduction (very Short Introductions)
by Jon Balserak /
2017 / English / EPUB
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John Calvin was born only a few years before the Christian church
in Europe was plunged into the chaos of the Protestant Reformation.
To Calvin, the only thing that mattered was correcting God's
church, which he thought had wandered away from the truth.
Throughout his adult life, Calvin manifested a singular passion
with God. He desired intensely to subjugate the world to what he
saw as God's truth, and his ideas started the movement now known as
Calvinism. From Calvin's time, the movement has grown and spread
throughout Europe and into North and South America, Africa, and
Asia. Today 'New Calvinism' is a major branch of
Protestantism.
John Calvin was born only a few years before the Christian church
in Europe was plunged into the chaos of the Protestant Reformation.
To Calvin, the only thing that mattered was correcting God's
church, which he thought had wandered away from the truth.
Throughout his adult life, Calvin manifested a singular passion
with God. He desired intensely to subjugate the world to what he
saw as God's truth, and his ideas started the movement now known as
Calvinism. From Calvin's time, the movement has grown and spread
throughout Europe and into North and South America, Africa, and
Asia. Today 'New Calvinism' is a major branch of
Protestantism.
In this
In thisVery Short Introduction
Very Short Introduction Jon Balserak explores
Calvin's life and considers the 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.
Jon Balserak explores
Calvin's life and considers the 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.ABOUT THE SERIES:
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