Calvinism: a very short introduction

In this work Jon Balserak explores major ideas and issues associated with the Calvinist system of thought. He looks at how Calvinist ideas and practices spread and took root, helping shape societies today. Much of contemporary thought - especially Western thought - on everything from civil governmen...

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1. Verfasser: Balserak, Jon 1964- (VerfasserIn)
Format: Elektronisch E-Book
Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: [Oxford] Oxford University Press 2016
Schriftenreihe:Very short introductions
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Zusammenfassung:In this work Jon Balserak explores major ideas and issues associated with the Calvinist system of thought. He looks at how Calvinist ideas and practices spread and took root, helping shape societies today. Much of contemporary thought - especially Western thought - on everything from civil government to money, suicide, and divorce has been influenced by Calvinism. Balserak also combats common misconceptions about Calvinism, and explores the relationship between Calvinism and the modern world
Beschreibung:Previously issued in print: 2016. - Includes bibliographical references and index
Beschreibung:1 Online-Ressource (168 Seiten) Illustrationen
ISBN:9780191815263
DOI:10.1093/actrade/9780198753711.001.0001