Isbn: 9781334170409 - calvin's programme for a puritan state in geneva, 1536-1541 (classic reprint) (3 Ergebnisse)

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the fascinating story of how a sixteenth-century city, Geneva, transformed into a theocratic state under the influence of one of the most influential figures of the Reformation, John Calvin. It explores the dynamics between Calvin's theological ideas and the political landscape of Geneva, demonstrating how his concepts of church discipline and the sovereignty of God influenced the city's social fabric. The author examines how Calvinââ â¢s writings, particularly his *Institutes of the Christian Religion*, served as a blueprint for a Puritan society, outlining the crucial role of moral discipline and the authority of the Word of God in regulating both the church and the state. The book highlights the clash between Calvin's vision and the existing political structures of Geneva, illustrating the power struggles that resulted in the establishment of a uniquely structured theocracy. The bookââ â¢s detailed analysis of Calvinââ â¢s writings and the events in Geneva offers valuable insight into the development of a radical form of Protestantism, demonstrating how theological concepts could be translated into a lived reality, shaping a society with lasting consequences for the wider world. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…