"Neither the Spirit without the Flesh"
John Calvin's Doctrine of the Beatific Vision
Seiten
2025
T.& T.Clark Ltd (Verlag)
978-0-567-71453-4 (ISBN)
T.& T.Clark Ltd (Verlag)
978-0-567-71453-4 (ISBN)
- Noch nicht erschienen (ca. August 2025)
- Versandkostenfrei
- Auch auf Rechnung
- Artikel merken
This book claims that John Calvin developed “Greek” doctrines of the interim state of souls, resurrection, and beatific vision through his reading of ancient Christian sources like Irenaeus of Lyons. “Greek” had been a technical term in Western theology since at least the 12th century to denote heterodox eschatology. Thomas Aquinas had employed it in that sense, and early modern Catholics like Robert Bellarmine and Pierre Coton in turn applied it to Calvin.
The book demonstrates that, in this respect at least, Calvin’s opponents were correct: he was a “Greek.” However, it questions whether that fact should lead modern theologians to dismiss him as a resource for contemporary reflection. Calvin’s deep respect for and continuity with early Christian voices may serve as a positive model for theologians today, particularly in the Reformed tradition. By the same token, Reformed thinkers who seek inspiration from medieval scholasticism may find their relationship to Calvin complicated by the case presented here.
The book demonstrates that, in this respect at least, Calvin’s opponents were correct: he was a “Greek.” However, it questions whether that fact should lead modern theologians to dismiss him as a resource for contemporary reflection. Calvin’s deep respect for and continuity with early Christian voices may serve as a positive model for theologians today, particularly in the Reformed tradition. By the same token, Reformed thinkers who seek inspiration from medieval scholasticism may find their relationship to Calvin complicated by the case presented here.
Steven W. Tyra holds a PhD in Historical Theology from Baylor University and currently teaches history at Live Oak Classical School, USA.
Chapter 1
Of Greeks and Calvinists
Chapter 2
“A Somewhat Archaic Conception”
Chapter 3
The Scholastic Consensus
Chapter 4
Calvin between the Radicals and Rome (1542-1545)
Chapter 5
Calvin and Vermigli Debate the State of Souls
Chapter 6
Calvin’s Cosmic Gospel
Chapter 7
Calvin on the Beatific Vision
Chapter 8
“When Our Journey is Complete”
Bibliography
Index
| Erscheint lt. Verlag | 21.8.2025 |
|---|---|
| Reihe/Serie | T&T Clark Studies in Historical Theology |
| Verlagsort | Edinburgh |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 156 x 234 mm |
| Themenwelt | Geschichte ► Teilgebiete der Geschichte ► Religionsgeschichte |
| Religion / Theologie ► Christentum ► Kirchengeschichte | |
| ISBN-10 | 0-567-71453-5 / 0567714535 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0-567-71453-4 / 9780567714534 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
| Informationen gemäß Produktsicherheitsverordnung (GPSR) | |
| Haben Sie eine Frage zum Produkt? |
Mehr entdecken
aus dem Bereich
aus dem Bereich
Herkunft, Blüte, Weg nach Osten
Buch | Hardcover (2024)
C.H.Beck (Verlag)
CHF 55,90
Von den Anfängen bis zur Gegenwart
Buch | Hardcover (2022)
C.H.Beck (Verlag)
CHF 47,60
warum die Religionen erst im Mittelalter entstanden sind
Buch | Hardcover (2024)
C.H.Beck (Verlag)
CHF 53,20
