A Treatise on Relics by Jean Calvin
"A Treatise on Relics" by Jean Calvin is a theological work written in 1543. Calvin systematically challenges the authenticity of Christian relics venerated across Europe, cataloging dubious artifacts from dozens of cities. He documents impossible duplications—saints with multiple bodies, excessive quantities of the Virgin Mary's milk, and Christ's multiplied belongings. Through detailed examination, Calvin argues these objects encourage idolatry rather than genuine faith, urging Christians to abandon relic worship entirely and warning
readers against venerating what might actually be thieves' bones or common objects. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Calvin, Jean, 1509-1564 |
|---|---|
| Translator | Krasinski, Valerian, Count, 1780?-1855 |
| Uniform Title | Traité des reliques. English |
| Title | A Treatise on Relics |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Treatise_on_Relics |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 49.9 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | BX: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: Churches, Church movements |
| Subject | Relics |
| Subject | Reliquaries |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 32136 |
| Release Date | Apr 25, 2010 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jun 16, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 811 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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