Calvin : Theological Treatises

Here is a definative, readable translation of John Calvin'sTheological Treatises.Long recognized for the quality of its translations, introductions, explanatory notes, and indexes, the Library of Christian Classics provides scholars and students with modern English translations of some of the most significant Christian theological texts in history. Through these works--each written prior to the end of the sixteenth century--contemporary readers are able to engage the ideas that have shaped Christian theology and the church through the centuries.

General Introduction

13

(12)

PART I: STATEMENT

The Genevan Confession (1536)

Introduction

25

(1)

The Text

26

(8)

The Lausanne Articles (1536) and Two Discourses on the Articles (1536)

Introduction

34

(1)

The Text

35

(12)

Articles Concerning the Organization of the Church and of Worship at Geneva (1537)

Introduction

47

(1)

The Text

48

(8)

Draft Ecclesiastical Ordinances (1541)

Introduction

56

(2)

The Text

58

(15)

Draft Order of Visitation of the Country Churches (1546)

Introduction

73

(1)

The Text

74

(2)

The Ordinances for the Supervision of Churches in the Country (1547)

Introduction

76

(1)

The Text

77

(6)

The Catechism of the Church of Geneva (1545)

Introduction

83

(5)

The Text

88

(52)

Short Treatise on the Lord's Supper (1541)

Introduction

140

(2)

The Text

142

(25)

Confession of Faith Concerning the Eucharist (1537)

Introduction

167

(1)

The Text

168

(2)

Summary of Doctrine Concerning the Ministry of the Word and the Sacraments

Introduction

170

(1)

The Text

171

(7)

Articles Concerning Predestination

Introduction

178

(1)

The Text

179

(4)

PART II: APOLOGETIC

The Necessity of Reforming the Church (1539)

Introduction

183

(1)

The Text

184

(35)

PART III: CONTROVERSIAL

Reply to Sadolet (1539)

Introduction

219

(2)

The Text

221

(36)

The Clear Explanation of Sound Doctrine Concerning the True Partaking of the Flesh and Blood of Christ in the Holy Supper (1561)

Introduction

257

(1)

The Text

258

(67)

The Best Method of Obtaining Concord

The Text

325

(6)

Brief Reply in Refutation of the Calumnies of a Certain Worthless Person (1557)

Introduction

331

(2)

The Text

333

(11)

Bibliography

344

(3)

Indexes

347

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