Calvinism in Europe, 1540–1620

An interesting collection of essays probing the different aspects of international Calvinism.

Andrew Pettegree (Edited by), Alastair Duke (Edited by), Gillian Lewis (Edited by)

9780521574525, Cambridge University Press

Paperback, published 13 July 1996

296 pages
22.8 x 15.3 x 1.8 cm, 0.423 kg

"This is an admirable volume with every chapter rich not only with historical detail and learning but often with new perspectives. It is sure to be a standard text on international Calvinism." Brian G. Armstrong, Sixteenth Century Journal

Calvinism was the most dynamic and disruptive religious force of the later sixteenth century. Its emergence on the international scene shattered the precarious equilibrium established in the first generation of the Reformation, and precipitated three generations of religious warfare. This collection of essays probes different aspects of this complex phenomenon at a local level. Contributors present the results of their detailed work on societies as diverse as France, Germany, Highland Scotland and Hungary. Among wider themes approached are the impact of Calvin's writings, Calvinism in higher education, the contrasting fates of reformed preachers in town and country, Calvinist discipline and apocalyptic thought, and the shadowy affinity of merchants and scholars who formed a critical part of the 'Calvinist International'.

List of figures
Notes on contributors
Preface
List of abbreviations 1. Perspectives on European Calvinism Alastair Duke
2. The Geneva Consistory in the time of Calvin Robert M. Kingdon
3. The Geneva Academy Gillian Lewis
4. Calvin and the Swiss Reformed churches Bruce Gordon
5. Calvin's works in translation Francis Higman
6. Calvinists in Troyes, 1562–1572: the legacy of Vassy and the background to St Bartholomew Penny Roberts
7. The Calvinist experiment in Béarn Mark Greengrass
8. The changing face of Calvinism in Antwerp, 1555–1585 Guido Marnef
9. Coming to terms with victory: the upbuilding of a Calvinist church in Holland, 1572–1590 Andrew Pettegree
10. Confessionalism and absolutism: the case of Brandenburg Bodo Nischan
11. Calvinism in Hungary: the theological and ecclesiastical transition to the Reformed faith David P. Daniel
12. Calvinism and the Gaidhealtachd in Scotland Jane Dawson
13. Merchants and ministers: the foundations of international Calvinism Ole Peter Grell
Index.

Subject Areas: History of religion [HRAX]