{"product_id":"a-life-of-john-calvin-9780631189473","title":"A Life of John Calvin","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe first biography of John Calvin since 1975 and the only life of the great reformer to analyse his impact on subsequent generations of theologians, politicians, economists and philosophers. This biography is theologically unbiased and is written as much for historians and general readers as for those interested in Calvin the Church reformer.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A most welcome study filling a real need for a scholarly biography that is historically sensitive and theologically well-informed.\" \u003ci\u003eReligious Studies Review\u003c\/i\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\"Not since Wendel's \u003ci\u003eCalvin\u003c\/i\u003e has one volume given as much breadth and depth to the life and thought of Calvin as this one... A splendid resource for both novices and Calvin scholars. McGrath's work will endure as a balanced, sensitive, historical-theological treatment.\" \u003ci\u003eSixteenth Century Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"A full range of Calvin students and scholars will be grateful for this book. Wide in scope, detailed in coverage, yet clear in focus, McGrath's work will find a secure niche for many years to come.\" \u003ci\u003eChristianity Today\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"A Skillful combination of biography, theology and history. A number of maps, charts and (monochrome) reproductions of paintings and other art works enhance the attractiveness of this handsome volume, which should serve students as a useful and readable introduction to John Calvin's life and times.\" \u003ci\u003eCritical Review\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"An absorbing study. It cannot be stated too strongly that \u003ci\u003eBeyond Borders\u003c\/i\u003e deserves high praise. Better than any other book known to the author.\" \u003ci\u003eThe Expository Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"The best study of Calvin in English.\" \u003ci\u003eTeaching History\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eList of Illustrations. \u003cp\u003ePreface.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1. Introduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2. Paris: The Formation of a Mind.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3. The Years of Wandering: Orleans and the Encounter with Humanism.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4. From Humanist to Reformer: The Conversion.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5. Geneva: The First Period.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6. Geneva: The Consolidation of Power.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7. Christianity according to Calvin: The Medium.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8. Christianity according to Calvin: The Message.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9. The Invasion of Ideas: Calvin and France.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10. The Genesis of a Movement.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11. Commitment to the World: Calvinism, Work and Capitalism.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12. Calvin and the Shaping of Western Culture.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix I: A Glossary of Theological and Historical Terms.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix II: Referring to Works by Calvin.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbbreviations.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNotes.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBibliography.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"John Wiley and Sons Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49403399274839,"sku":"9780631189473","price":48.4,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780631189473.jpg?v=1730483350","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/a-life-of-john-calvin-9780631189473","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}