Overview
- Provides one of the first studies of early modern Calvinism as an international movement
Offers thematic analysis of the impact of religion on European politics, theology, culture and society
Includes new treatment of a wide range of sources
Part of the book series: European History in Perspective (EUROHIP)
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About this book
Beyond Calvin considers the Reformed churches of Europe in an international and comparative context from around 1540 to 1620. Graeme Murdock:
- discusses how Calvinism operated as an international movement by looking at links between Reformed churches, communities and states
- explains what Reformed churches across the Continent stood for
- focuses on how Calvinists sought to purify the practice of Christian religion, and to renew European politics, society and culture
- examines both the strengths and limits of the international Reformed community
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Bibliographic Information
Book Title: Beyond Calvin
Book Subtitle: The Intellectual, Political and Cultural World of Europe's Reformed Churches, c. 1540-1620
Authors: Graeme Murdock
Series Title: European History in Perspective
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-230-21259-6
Publisher: Red Globe Press London
eBook Packages: Palgrave Religion & Philosophy Collection, Philosophy and Religion (R0)
Copyright Information: The Editor(s) (if applicable) and The Author(s) 2004
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: X, 191
Additional Information: Previously published under the imprint Palgrave
Topics: History of Philosophy