Calvinus sacrarum literarum interpres: Papers of the International Congress on Calvin Research (Reformed Historical Theology)

This Important Volume For Reformation Studies Presents Manifold And Rather Novel Aspects Of John Calvin's Life And Work. The Contributions Analyse - Among Other Themes - Calvin's Eucharistic Theology, His Christological Understanding Of Law, The Relation Between Baptism And The Means Of Grace, Calvin's Imago Dei, His Teaching On The Trinity, His Ecclesiology And His Catechism. They Also Focus On Specific Problems Like The Conflict Between Calvinists And Remonstrants, Calvin's Reading Of Augustine And The Sense Of The Leitmotif Ecclesia Reformata Semper Reformanda Within The Reformed Church. Dieser Band könnte zu einem Wegweiser für die künftige Richtung der Calvinforschung, sicher aber mitbestimmend für die Reformationsforschung im Allgemeinen werden. Seine Beiträge reflektieren die neuesten Forschungen zu Biographie und Theologie Johannes Calvins (1509-1564). Die Calvinforschung hat in den vergangenen Jahren durch neue Archivfunde, die wiederbelebte Erforschung der Briefe und Kommentare Calvins sowie deren Neueditionen und neue theologische Fragestellungen viele fruchtbare Impulse erhalten. Der vorliegende Band wirft neues Licht auf die Calvin- und Reformationsforschung Calvin studies have been receiving impetus from various fields of research. Archive discoveries and their assessment, an increase in researching letters and commentaries, and fresh editions and revised theological inquiry have helped Calvin studies gain momentum. This volume compiles contributions from the 9th International Calvin Congress. Biographical note: Dr. theol. Herman J. Selderhuis is Professor of Church History, Director of Refo500, and academic Curator of the Johannes a Lasco Library.; Biographical note: Dr. theol. Herman J. Selderhuis is Professor of Church History, Director of Refo500, and academic Curator of the Johannes a Lasco Library