Calvinism has been credited (or blamed) for much that is thought characteristic of the modern world--capitalism, modern science, secularization, individualism, utilitarianism--yet John Calvin has been largely ignored by historians. This book, by an eminent historian devoted to understanding the patterns of early European history, brings Calvin to life, setting him in the context of late Renaissance culture, and showing how he set about solving the problems around him. A brilliant interpretation of Calvin, which paints a ...
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Calvinism has been credited (or blamed) for much that is thought characteristic of the modern world--capitalism, modern science, secularization, individualism, utilitarianism--yet John Calvin has been largely ignored by historians. This book, by an eminent historian devoted to understanding the patterns of early European history, brings Calvin to life, setting him in the context of late Renaissance culture, and showing how he set about solving the problems around him. A brilliant interpretation of Calvin, which paints a surprisingly human and ecumenical portrait, the book is also a fascinating statement on the Reformation and its relation to the movements of the Renaissance.
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