Institutes of the Christian Religion by John Calvin
Embracing Almost the Whole Sum of Piety, & Whatever is Necessary to Know of the Doctrine of Salvation: A Work Most Worthy to be Read by All Persons Zealous for Piety, and Lately Published
This book is a comprehensive introduction to Christian theology and doctrine, written during the Protestant Reformation. The text outlines the author's views on subjects such as the nature of God, the authority of scripture, original sin, and salvation through Christ. The book also provides a detailed examination of the Ten Commandments and the Apostles' Creed, while offering a critique of the Catholic Church and its practices. The author's interpretation of Christianity, as presented in this work, has had a significant influence on the development of Protestant theology, particularly within Reformed churches.
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- Published
- 1536
- Nationality
- French
- Length
- Very Long
- Pages
- 1000-1500
- Original Language
- Latin
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- Institutes Of The Christian Religion, 2 Vols
- Institutio Christianae Religionis
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