Calvinism in Europe, 1540–1620

by Edited by Andrew Pettegree , Alastair Duke , Gillian Lewis

• ISBN13: 9780521574525
• ISBN10: 0521574528
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1996-07-13
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Summary

Calvinism was the most dynamic and disruptive religious force of the later sixteenth century. Its emergence on the international scene shattered the precarious equilibrium established during the Reformation, and precipitated three generations of religious warfare. This collection of original essays, newly available in paperback, looks at the impact of Calvin's writings, Calvinism in higher education, Calvinist discipline and apocalyptic thought, and the shadowy affinity of merchants and scholars who formed a critical part of the "Calvinist International".

Table of Contents

List of figures

Notes on contributors

Preface

List of abbreviations 1. Perspectives on European Calvinism Alastair Duke

2. The Geneva Consistory in the time of Calvin Robert M. Kingdon

3. The Geneva Academy Gillian Lewis

4. Calvin and the Swiss Reformed churches Bruce Gordon

5. Calvin's works in translation Francis Higman

6. Calvinists in Troyes, 1562-1572: the legacy of Vassy and the background to St Bartholomew Penny Roberts

7. The Calvinist Experiment in Bearn Mark Greengrass

8. The changing face of Calvinism in Antwerp, 1555-1590 Andrew Pettegree

10. Confessionalism and Absolutism: the case of Brandenburg Bodo Nischan

11. Calvinism in Hungary: the theological and ecclesiastical transition to the Reformed faith David P. Daniel

12. Calvinism and the Gaidhealtachd in Scotland Jane Dawson

13. Merchants and ministers: the foundations of international Calvinism Ole Peter Grell

Index.