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Infant Baptism in Reformation Geneva: The Shaping of a Community, 1536–1564 (St Andrews Studies in Reformation History)
Karen E. Spierling
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Description for Infant Baptism in Reformation Geneva: The Shaping of a Community, 1536–1564 (St Andrews Studies in Reformation History)
hardcover. Series Editor(s): Cameron, Professor Euan; Gordon, Professor Bruce; Heal, Dr. Bridget; Mason, Professor Roger A.; Nelson Burnett, Professor Amy; Pettegree, Dr. Andrew; Von Greyerz, Professor Kaspar; Ryrie, Professor Alec; Heal, Dr. Felicity. Series: St Andrews Studies in Reformation History. Num Pages: 272 pages, Includes 4 b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DFH; 3JB; HBJD; HBLH; HRCC93; HRCM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156. Weight in Grams: 549.
This book examines the beliefs, practices and arguments surrounding the ritual of infant baptism and the raising of children in Geneva during the period of John Calvin's tenure as leader of the Reformed Church, 1536-1564. It focuses particularly on the years from 1541 onward, after Calvin's return to Geneva and the formation of the Consistory. The work is based on sources housed primarily in the Genevan State Archives, including the registers of the Consistory and the City Council. While the time period of the study may be limited, the approach is broad, encompassing issues of ... Read more
This book examines the beliefs, practices and arguments surrounding the ritual of infant baptism and the raising of children in Geneva during the period of John Calvin's tenure as leader of the Reformed Church, 1536-1564. It focuses particularly on the years from 1541 onward, after Calvin's return to Geneva and the formation of the Consistory. The work is based on sources housed primarily in the Genevan State Archives, including the registers of the Consistory and the City Council. While the time period of the study may be limited, the approach is broad, encompassing issues of ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
Routledge United Kingdom
Number of pages
272
Condition
New
Series
St Andrews Studies in Reformation History
Number of Pages
272
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780754634904
SKU
V9780754634904
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About Karen E. Spierling
Dr Karen E. Spierling is Assistant Professor of Early Modern Europe in the Department of History, University of Louisville, USA.
Reviews for Infant Baptism in Reformation Geneva: The Shaping of a Community, 1536–1564 (St Andrews Studies in Reformation History)
'This is an excellent study for anyone interested in the development of Reformed Protestant theology in a practical setting.' The Journal of Ecclesiastical History 'This is an excellent study for anyone interested in the impact of practical issues of society, culture and politics on the formation not only of theological views but also on the implementation of that theology ... Read more