Calvin and the foundations of modern politics / Ralph C. Hancock
1989, First Edition. Ithaca, N.Y. : Cornell University Press. Fine cloth copy in an equally fine dust-wrapper. Particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Item #430684
ISBN: 0801421187
Physical description; xvii, 221 pages ; 24 cm. Notes; Includes bibliographical references (pages 212-215). Contents; Introduction: The Protestant Reformation and the origins of modern politics -- PART ONE: Calvin's practical teaching: divine glory in human action. The separation and union of religion and politics -- Providence, Christian freedom, and spiritual government -- Government and the people -- Law and ethics -- Reason, rationalism, and history -- -- PART TWO: Calvin's antitheology: transcendence without another world. Justification and sanctification -- The soul and the image of God -- The center of Calvin's antitheology -- Conclusion: Idealism, materialism, and legitimacy in the modern age.
Subjects; Calvin, Jean 1509-1564. Christianity and politics Reformed Church History. Political science Philosophy History. Political science History. Christianity and politics History. Political science. Christianity and politics.
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