Calvin's Institutes: A New CompendWestminster John Knox Press, 01.01.1989 - 180 Seiten This new and concise abridgement of Ford Lewis Battle's Calvin: Institutes of the Christian Religion is an easy-to-read introductory overview that will better acquaint the reader with Calvin. Consisting of thoughtfully chosen selections, this condensed edition of the Institutes helps fulfill the contemporary demand of scholars, ministers, students, and other persons who desire authentic texts of a relgious and cultural tradition. |
Inhalt
The Knowledge of | 17 |
The Knowledge of God Obscured in the World | 24 |
The Nature and Attributes of | 34 |
The Creation of the World | 41 |
Providence | 48 |
Original | 55 |
Sin and the Law of | 63 |
The Person of Christ | 72 |
Justification by Faith | 100 |
32 | 108 |
Eschatology | 120 |
36 | 121 |
The Nature and Function of the Church | 129 |
The Government of the Church | 138 |
The Authority of the Church | 144 |
The Sacraments | 154 |
Häufige Begriffe und Wortgruppen
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