Elwood, Christopher Additional Author mixed material bibliography Louisville Westminster John Knox Press 2002 monographic en English

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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. 230.420920664223036 Transformatio Library Bandung Theological Seminary 230.42092 Elw c E08003729 Non Fiction 230.42092 Elw c E99034061 Non Fiction 230.42092 Elw c-2 Calvin_for_Armchair_Theologians.jpg 32010 2014-11-27 11:54:25 2025-05-09 10:18:52 machine generated