the shape of his writings and thought Zachman, Randall C. 1953- creator text bibliography miu Grand Rapids, MI Baker Academic �2006 2006 monographic eng

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277 pages ; 22 cm 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. 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. Randall C. Zachman. Includes bibliographical references and index. Calvin, Jean 1509-1564 Calvin, Jean 1509-1564 Calvin, Jean BX9418 .Z33 2006 230/.42092 080103129X 9780801031298 2005031955 http://catdir.loc.gov/catdir/toc/ecip063/2005031955.html http://catdir.loc.gov/catdir/toc/ecip063/2005031955.html DLC 051104 20160210082343.0 ocm62281961 eng