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An introduction to Calvin’s preaching, showing the influence of an earlier tradition, and how his sermons influenced later preachers.An introduction to the preaching of John Calvin, showing how his...
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  • 08 May 2003
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An introduction to Calvin’s preaching, showing the influence of an earlier tradition, and how his sermons influenced later preachers.

An introduction to the preaching of John Calvin, showing how his preaching style developed out of the medieval tradition of preaching. The book covers Calvin's general theological rationale for preaching, his practice of preaching in Geneva, the progress of his preaching and the method and message of the sermons and their form and style.

The author shows how his sermons and style influenced those of later preachers, particularly in the English language.
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Price: $29.99
Pages: 176
Publisher: Boydell & Brewer Inc.
Imprint: James Clarke
Series: Library of Ecclesiastical History
Publication Date: 08 May 2003
Trim Size: 8.50 X 5.51 in
ISBN: 9780227170915
Format: Paperback
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Abbreviations and Corrigenda
Preface

1. Preaching Before Calvin
2. Calvin as Preacher
3. The Doctrine of Preaching
4. Ars Praedicandi
5. Calvin’s Gospel
6. Calvin’s Influence on English Preaching
7. A Recall to Fundamentals

Appendices
1. Specimen Sermon by Calvin on Luke 2:9-14
2. Chronological Chart of Calvin’s Preaching
3. Manuscript Sermons in Geneva
4. Sermons in Corpus Reformatorum
5. Early French Editions
6. English Translations

Bibliography
Index