John Calvin as Sixteenth-Century Prophet
| Author | : Jon Balserak |
| Publisher | : Oxford University Press |
| Total Pages | : 223 |
| Release | : 2014-02 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9780198703259 |
| ISBN-13 | : 0198703252 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (59 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis John Calvin as Sixteenth-Century Prophet by : Jon Balserak
Download or read book John Calvin as Sixteenth-Century Prophet written by Jon Balserak and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2014-02 with total page 223 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This study examines Calvin's belief that he was a prophet "placed over nations and kingdoms to tear down and destroy, to build and to plant" (Jer 1: 10). With this authority, Calvin pursued an expansionist agenda which blended religious, political, and social aspects towards the goal of a Protestant France .
