The Peter Martyr Reader

by Peter Martyr Vermigli

Publisher:

The Davenant Institute

Overview

This volume is an anthology of chapters taken from each of the volumes of the series. Chapters include Martyr’s views on the scope of theology, the study of theology, the authority of scripture, human nature, human happiness, the knowledge of God, the person of Christ, justification and faith, the Lord’s Supper, views on music and songs, predestination, free will, providence, moral virtue, civil magistrates, and prayer.

Key Features

• Provides a helpful introduction to the works of Peter Martyr Vermigli
• Addresses key issues of the Reformation
• Includes selections gathered from The Peter Martyr Library

Contents

• Introduction
• The Scope of Theology
• The Study of Theology
• The Authority of Scripture
• Human Nature
• Human Happiness
• Knowledge of God
• The Person of Christ
• Justification and Faith
• The Lord’s Supper
• Music and Songs
• Predestination
• Free Will
• Providence
• Moral Virtue
• The Civil Magistrate
• Prayers

Product Details

• Title: The Peter Martyr Reader
• Author: Peter Martyr Vermigli
• Editor: John Patrick Donnelly
• Publisher: The Davenant Institute
• Pages: 260
• Christian Group: Reformed
• Resource Type: Collected Works
• Topic: Theology

About Peter Martyr Vermigli

Peter Martyr Vermigli, generally known as Peter Martyr (1500-1562), was a theologian of the Reformation period born in Florence, Italy.

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