Letters of John Calvin, Volume I by Jean Calvin
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"Letters of John Calvin, Volume I" by Jean Calvin is a historical collection of correspondence written in the 16th century. This volume compiles Calvin's letters, which not only provide insight into his theological perspectives but also reflect the personal dimensions of his relationships and the historical context of the Reformation. The opening of the work sets the stage by introducing Calvin's influential role as a Reformer and scholar during a turbulent period
in European history. It highlights the painstaking efforts taken by Dr. Jules Bonnet to compile these letters, which were preserved after Calvin’s death, ensuring they reached a broader audience. The text includes Calvin’s early correspondence while studying at various universities, sharing personal anecdotes, discussing theological issues, and engaging with significant figures of his time—showing both his intellectual rigor and personal connections in the unfolding drama of the Reformation. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Calvin, Jean, 1509-1564 |
|---|---|
| Editor | Bonnet, Jules, 1820-1892 |
| Title |
Letters of John Calvin, Volume I Compiled from the Original Manuscripts and Edited with Historical Notes |
| Credits |
Produced by Heather Clark, Julia Neufeld and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 62.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | BX: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: Churches, Church movements |
| Subject | Calvin, Jean, 1509-1564 -- Correspondence |
| Subject | Reformed Church -- France -- Clergy -- Correspondence |
| Subject | Reformed Church -- Switzerland -- Geneva -- Clergy -- Correspondence |
| Subject | Reformation -- Switzerland -- Geneva -- Sources |
| Subject | Reformation -- France -- Sources |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 45423 |
| Release Date | Apr 17, 2014 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 1190 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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