The Oracles of God: An Introduction to the Preaching of John Calvin (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780227170922)

An introduction to Calvin's preaching, showing the influence of an earlier tradition, and how his sermons influenced later preachers.

An introduction to the preaching of John Calvin, showing how his preaching style developed out of the medieval tradition of preaching. The book covers Calvin's general theological rationale for preaching, his practice of preaching in Geneva, the progress of his preaching and the method and message of the sermons and their form and style.

The author shows how his sermons and style influenced those of later preachers, particularly in the English language.

Author: T. H. L. Parker
ISBN-10: 022717092X
ISBN-13: 9780227170922
Publisher: James Clarke Company
Language: English
Published: 09/01/2002
Pages: 176
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.84lbs
Size: 8.98h x 5.94w x 0.67d