Calvin

by Michael A. Mullett

In this lucid and readable study, Michael Mullet explains the historical importance of a man and a movement whose influence are still felt in the modern world. The pamphlet locates John Calvin in the context of early 16th-century France and then charts his emergence as an influential theologian and civic religious leader in the 'second generation' of reformers following Luther. After exploring the main lines of Calvin's theology, set out in the Institutes, the central section deals with the difficult process by which his authority was imposed on, or accepted by, Geneva. Finally, the long-term impact of John Calvin is evaluated, including the hypothesis that Calvinism has assisted the economic development of Europe.

78 pages, Kindle Edition

First published October 19, 1989

About the author

Michael A. Mullett is Emeritus Professor of History at the University of Lancaster, UK, where he taught history for 40 years, prior to official retirement in 2008.

Reviews

[Hinch · Rating 3 out of 5]

good introduction. wish it had talked more about Calvin's theology. in particular the differences with Luther would've really made this better. a good but dry overview of Calvin's life. the discussion of Calvinism in context of social life and society is interesting but brief. but I guess introductions are supposed to be brief

[蓝 幻 · Rating 3 out of 5]

一位从小的好友是加尔文派基督徒，他曾经和我聊过一个晚上的预定救赎论。本书更篇史实和历史影响，对加尔文的神学教义着墨并不多，不过对于自己现在的知识体系来说，先了解到这一步吧。