The idea of a heavenly contract, uniting God and humanity in a bargain of salvation, emerged as the keystone of Puritan theology in early modern England. Yet this concept, with its connotations of exchange and reciprocity, runs counter to other tenets of Calvinism, such as predestination, that were also central to Puritan thought. With bold analytic intelligence, David Zaret explores this puzzling conflict between covenant theology and pure Calvinism. In the process he demonstrates that popular beliefs and activities had ...
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The idea of a heavenly contract, uniting God and humanity in a bargain of salvation, emerged as the keystone of Puritan theology in early modern England. Yet this concept, with its connotations of exchange and reciprocity, runs counter to other tenets of Calvinism, such as predestination, that were also central to Puritan thought. With bold analytic intelligence, David Zaret explores this puzzling conflict between covenant theology and pure Calvinism. In the process he demonstrates that popular beliefs and activities had tremendous influence on Puritan religion.
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Seller's Description:
This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 600grams, ISBN: 0226978826.
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Very Good. 1985. Hardcover. Cloth, dj. Toning to dj and moderate wear at edges, including chips at spine ends and several small tears (approx. one-inch) at top of panels. Slight shelf wear to boards. Else a bright. clean copy. Very Good. (Subject: Great Britain).
Edition:
First Edition (? ); Eighty-Fifth Printing
Publisher:
University of Chicago Press
Published:
1985
Language:
English
Alibris ID:
17795922787
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Good+ with no dust jacket. *Ex-Library copy with usual identifiers. Great overall condition. Light wear. No noteworthy blemishes. No writing on text pages.; -We offer free returns for any reason and respond promptly to all inquiries. Your order will be packaged with care and ship on the same or next business day. Buy with confidence.
