The Oracles of God:
An Introduction to the Preaching of John Calvin
By T.H.L. Parker
The Oracles of God:
An Introduction to the Preaching of John Calvin
By T.H.L. Parker
An introduction to Calvin's preaching, showing the influence of an earlier tradition, and how his sermons influenced later preachers.
Series: Library of Ecclesiastical History
Trade Information: JPOD
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Print Hardback
ISBN: 9780227170922
Specifications: 216x140mm (8.5x5.5in), 176pp
Published: May 2003
Print Paperback
ISBN: 9780227170915
Specifications: 216x140mm (8.5x5.5in), 176pp
Published: May 2003
About this Book
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.
Contents
Abbreviations and Corrigenda
Preface
1. Preaching Before Calvin
2. Calvin as Preacher
3. The Doctrine of Preaching
4. Ars Praedicandi
5. Calvin's Gospel
6. Calvin's Influence on English Preaching
7. A Recall to Fundamentals
Appendices
1. Specimen Sermon by Calvin on Luke 2:9–14
2. Chronological Chart of Calvin's Preaching
3. Manuscript Sermons in Geneva
4. Sermons in Corpus Reformatorum
5. Early French Editions
6. English Translations
Bibliography
Index
Extracts
- Extract from Chapter 1: Preaching Before Calvin (PDF, 362 KB)
- Extract from Chapter 5: Calvin's Gospel (PDF, 297 KB)
About the Author
T.H.L. Parker has written extensively on Calvin, his theology and his preaching. His other books include: Calvin's New Testament Commentaries (1971), John Calvin (1975), Calvin's Old Testament Commentaries (1986) and Calvin's Preaching (1992).
