John Calvin, refugee theologian : introducing a reformer in exile / Kenneth J. Woo.
| Author/creator | Woo, Kenneth J. author. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication | Grand Rapids, Michigan : Baker Academic, a division of Baker Publishing Group, [2025] |
| Copyright Date | ©2025 |
| Description | xxxiii, 198 pages : illustrations, maps ; 23 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | The exilic contexts of Calvin's theology : From France to faithfulness: Calvin's personal history and his theology of exile -- Comfort and confrontation: the diverse audiences of Calvin's works -- Calvin the teacher : Calvin's institutes as road map: theological coordinates for an exilic imagination -- Calvin's commentaries: the Bible for exiles -- Calvin as pastor : Schooling God's children in exile: Calvin's writings on church organization and worship -- Stirring the exilic imagination: Calvin's sermons and the challenge of faithful exile -- Calvin as polemicist : Herding God's flock in exile: Calvin's polemical works -- Conforming and commitment: Calvin's anti-Nicodemite writings -- Conclusion: reading a reformer in exile - Appendix: Questions for continuing the conversation. |
| Abstract | "Offers a robust introduction to John Calvin's writings through the lens of his experience as a religious refugee"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| LCCN | 2025025357 |
| ISBN | 9781540963055 |
| ISBN | 1540963055 paperback |
| ISBN | 9781540969682 hardcover |
| ISBN | 1540969681 hardcover |
| ISBN | electronic book |
| ISBN | electronic book |