Die Afrikaanse Protestantse Akademie Biblioteek

Includes bibliographical references and index.

The life and work of John Calvin -- Calvin and Melanchthon on the office of the evangelical teacher -- "Do you understand what you are reading?" : Calvin's guidance for reading Scripture -- What kind of book is Calvin's Institutes? -- Gathering meaning from the context : Calvin's exegetical method -- Building up the faith of children : Calvin's catechisms, 1536-1545 -- Expounding Scripture and applying it to our use : Calvin's sermons on Ephesians -- Image and word in the theology of Martin Luther and John Calvin -- Manifestation and proclamation in Calvin's theology -- Calvin as analogical theologian -- The universe as the living image of God -- Jesus Christ as the living image of God.

While most remember Calvin as a theologian, Zachman offers a unique perspective, studying his subject's role as a pastor and teacher. Beginning with a brief biography, he considers Calvin's own understanding of his preaching and teaching ministry, highlighting the reformer's writings on training of clergy and instruction of laity.