Calvinism: Its History, Principles and Perspectives

by Simon J. Kistemaker

Publisher:

Baker

, 1966

Overview

In this compact volume, Simon Kistemaker gives a scholarly yet highly accessible introduction and overview of Calvin’s life and thought, stating that “Calvinsim has a message from the past for the present and the future because it is a dynamic movement which recognizes God’s Word in every domain of life. . . . the message of Calvinism must be interpreted in every age again.” Kistemaker offers “a concise history of Calvin and Calvinism” in the first portion, and presents “its principles and perspectives” in the second part. This text makes a great introduction to Calvinsim for students, or a handy manual for anyone looking for a concise, yet thorough look at this important historical and theological figure.

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Key Features

• Presents an accessible, in-depth work on the life of Calvin
• Discusses the ideas and principles of Calvinism
• Examines the impact of Calvinism as a movement

Contents

• A Biography of John Calvin
  • Formative Years
  • Period of Service
• A History of Calvinism
  • Reformation in the Sixteenth Century
  • Arminianism in the Seventeenth Century
  • Rationalism in the Eighteenth Century
  • Restoration in the Nineteenth Century
  • Ecumenism in the Twentieth Century
• Principles of Calvinism
  • Sovereignty of God
  • Sphere Sovereignty
• Perspectives of Calvinism
  • Political Task
  • Education
  • Society, Organizations, and the Christian
• Epilogue

Product Details

• Title: Calvinism: History—Principles—Perspectives
• Author: Simon J. Kistemaker
• Publisher: Baker
• Print Publication Date: 1966
• Logos Release Date: 2014
• Pages: 104
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
• Subject: Calvinism
• ISBNs: 9781441248954, 9780801053351, 1441248951, 0801053358
• Resource ID: LLS:CLVNSMTPRSPCTVS
• Resource Type: Monograph
• Metadata Last Updated: 2022-09-29T22:46:51Z

About Simon J. Kistemaker

Calvin College, A.B. Calvin Theological Seminary, B.D. Free University of Amsterdam, Th.D. Dr. Simon Kistemaker is a distinguished New Testament scholar and Professor of New Testament Emeritus. He continues to teach required and elective courses each semester at RTS Orlando. He holds a doctorate from the Free University of Amsterdam. His major work, the New Testament Commentary, was initiated by Dr. William Hendricksen. Four of the seven volumes, written by Dr. Kistemaker, received the Gold Medallion Evangelical Book of the Year Award. Dr. Kistemaker has written several other books including The Parables of Jesus and The Gospels in Current Study, numerous scholarly articles, and contributions to various reference volumes, including the New Geneva Study Bible. A past president of the Evangelical Theological Society, he also served as its secretary for more than ten years. His international travel is extensive, including speaking and teaching in various countries.