Calvin for Armchair Theologians
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Calvin for Armchair Theologians by Christopher Elwood
In this concise introduction to Calvin's life and thought, Christopher Elwood offers an insightful and accessible overview of Calvin's key teachings within his historical context. The trials and travails Calvin encountered as he ministered and taught in Geneva are discussed, with special attention given to theological controversies associated with the Trinity and predestination. Elwood indicates the ways that Calvinism developed and its influence in today's world. Illustrations are interspersed throughout the text and humorously illuminate key points providing an engaging introduction to this important theologian. Written by experts but designed for the novice, the Armchair series provides accurate, concise, and witty overviews of some of the most profound moments and theologians in Christian history. These books are essential supplements for first-time encounters with primary texts, lucid refreshers for scholars and clergy, and enjoyable reads for the theologically curious.
Christopher Elwood is Professor of Historical Theology at Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780664223038 |
| ISBN 10 | 0664223036 |
| Title | Calvin for Armchair Theologians |
| Author | Christopher Elwood |
| Series | Armchair Theologians |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Westminster/John Knox Press,U.S. |
| Year published | 2002-04-01 |
| Number of pages | 182 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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