Jon Balserak

Calvinism: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions)

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ISBN 13:
9780198753711
author:
Jon Balserak
format:
Paperback
publisher:
OUP Oxford
language:
English
Publication Year:
2016
Pages:
168
Dimensions:
17 x 1.3 x 10.9 cm
Genre:
History, Religious History, Christianity, Jon Balserak,Calvinism: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions),OUP Oxford,0198753713,Christian History & Denominations,Christianity - Calvinist,Christianity - History,Religion,Calvin, John,Chris
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Calvinism: A Very Short Introduction by Jon Balserak John Calvin was born only a few years before the Christian church in Europe was plunged into the chaos of the Protestant Reformation. His life's work was marked by a singular passion for God, as he sought to correct what he saw as the church's deviation from truth. This passion led him to develop the movement now known as Calvinism, which has since grown and spread throughout Europe and beyond. Calvinist ideas have had a profound impact on Western thought, influencing areas such as civil government, money, suicide, and divorce. In this introduction, Jon Balserak explores Calvin's life, major ideas, and issues associated with the Calvinist system of thought. He also examines how these ideas spread and took root, shaping societies today. Balserak aims to provide a clear understanding of Calvinism, combating common misconceptions along the way. By exploring the relationship between Calvinism and the modern world, readers can gain a deeper insight into this influential movement.

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