Calvin : Theological Treatises

by Reid, J. K.

• ISBN13: 9780664223670
• ISBN10: 0664223672
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2000-08-01
• Publisher: Westminster John Knox Pr

Summary

Here is a definative, readable translation of John Calvin'sTheological Treatises.Long recognized for the quality of its translations, introductions, explanatory notes, and indexes, the Library of Christian Classics provides scholars and students with modern English translations of some of the most significant Christian theological texts in history. Through these works--each written prior to the end of the sixteenth century--contemporary readers are able to engage the ideas that have shaped Christian theology and the church through the centuries.

Table of Contents

General Introduction	13	(12)
PART I: STATEMENT
The Genevan Confession (1536)
Introduction	25	(1)
The Text	26	(8)
The Lausanne Articles (1536) and Two Discourses on the Articles (1536)
Introduction	34	(1)
The Text	35	(12)
Articles Concerning the Organization of the Church and of Worship at Geneva (1537)
Introduction	47	(1)
The Text	48	(8)
Draft Ecclesiastical Ordinances (1541)
Introduction	56	(2)
The Text	58	(15)
Draft Order of Visitation of the Country Churches (1546)
Introduction	73	(1)
The Text	74	(2)
The Ordinances for the Supervision of Churches in the Country (1547)
Introduction	76	(1)
The Text	77	(6)
The Catechism of the Church of Geneva (1545)
Introduction	83	(5)
The Text	88	(52)
Short Treatise on the Lord's Supper (1541)
Introduction	140	(2)
The Text	142	(25)
Confession of Faith Concerning the Eucharist (1537)
Introduction	167	(1)
The Text	168	(2)
Summary of Doctrine Concerning the Ministry of the Word and the Sacraments
Introduction	170	(1)
The Text	171	(7)
Articles Concerning Predestination
Introduction	178	(1)
The Text	179	(4)
PART II: APOLOGETIC
The Necessity of Reforming the Church (1539)
Introduction	183	(1)
The Text	184	(35)
PART III: CONTROVERSIAL
Reply to Sadolet (1539)
Introduction	219	(2)
The Text	221	(36)
The Clear Explanation of Sound Doctrine Concerning the True Partaking of the Flesh and Blood of Christ in the Holy Supper (1561)
Introduction	257	(1)
The Text	258	(67)
The Best Method of Obtaining Concord
The Text	325	(6)
Brief Reply in Refutation of the Calumnies of a Certain Worthless Person (1557)
Introduction	331	(2)
The Text	333	(11)
Bibliography	344	(3)
Indexes	347