Calvin: Theological Treatises

by J. K. S. Reid (Editor)

Overview

Here is a definative, readable translation of John Calvin's Theological 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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780664223670
Publisher:	Westminster John Knox Press
Publication date:	01/01/1954
Series:	The Library of Christian Classics , #22
Pages:	356
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.79(d)

About the Author

J. K. S. Reid was a minister and theologian. He was Professor of Church Dogmatics at the University of Aberdeen.

Table of Contents

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