The Oracles of God : An Introduction to the Preaching of John Calvin

The Oracles of God : An Introduction to the Preaching of John Calvin

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  • 製本 Paperback:紙装版/ペーパーバック版／ページ数 176 p.
  • 言語 ENG
  • 商品コード 9780227170915
  • DDC分類 284.2092

Full Description

An introduction to the preaching of John Calvin, showing how he developed out of an earlier tradition of preaching. The book covers Calvin's general theological rationale for preaching, his practice of preaching in Geneva, the progress of his preaching and the method and message of the sermons and their form and style. The author aims to show how his sermons and style influenced those of later preachers, particularly in the English language.

Contents

Contents: Preface Chapter 1. Preaching before Calvin 2. Calvin as. Preacher. 3. The Doctrine of Preaching 4. Ars Praedicandi 5. Calvin's Gospel 6. Calvin's Influence on English Preaching 7. A Recall to Fundamentals APPENDICES 1. Specimen Sermon by Calvin on Luke 2: 9-14 2. Chronological Chart of Calvin's Preaching 3. Manuscript Sermons in Geneva 4. Sermons in Corpus Reformatorum 5. Early French Editions 6. English Translations Bibliography