Resultaten voor 'john calvin'

1. John Calvin , Hughes

The Green Man

Lena Grove has made a dangerous mistake. Misappropriating Yale's funds, she abandons her study of sacred places to chase something far darker-sites of true evil. Cast out by the university and the best man she ever knew, she walks a treacherous path, inviting forces she cannot control into her life.Her grandmother, Effie, knows the truth-Lena's father and mother were not merely lost, but taken by something beyond human understanding. The plants he studied did more than grow-they reached, they chose, they consumed. And now, Lena's reckless pursuit threatens to unearth forbidden knowledge about the morality of the plant world, knowledge that may consume her as well.In this eerie blend of paranormal mystery and unsettling romance, Lena is drawn into a battle between science and the supernatural, good and evil, life and death. The man who loves her cannot understand her obsession, and she cannot ignore the pull of the darkness she seeks. But some truths are better left buried, and some things-once awakened-will never sleep again.

1. John , Calvin
2. Caleb , Sinclair

Calvin on Repentance

A Heartfelt Response to Sin Calvin begins by explaining that repentance is not a mere external display or superficial acknowledgment of wrongdoing. Instead, it is a heartfelt response to the conviction of sin brought about by the Holy Spirit. True repentance involves genuine sorrow for sin, turning away from it, and a sincere desire to live in accordance with God's will. The Link Between Repentance and Faith Calvin emphasizes the inseparable connection between repentance and faith. He explains that repentance is a fruit of genuine faith and an integral part of the believer's journey of sanctification. Far from being a burden, repentance is a gracious gift from God, enabling believers.

1. John , Calvin

Treatise on Relics

John Calvin's Treatise on Relics is a sharp, learned polemic against the late-medieval cult of saints' relics and the ecclesiastical commerce that sustained it. Cataloguing multiple skulls, limbs, garments, nails, and fragments attributed to Christ and the saints, Calvin exposes contradiction through forensic enumeration, irony, and scriptural reasoning. Its style combines humanist clarity with Reformation urgency, placing it among the most effective sixteenth-century critiques of devotional material culture. Calvin, the French theologian and reformer of Geneva, wrote from within a movement determined to purify Christian worship according to Scripture. Trained in law and steeped in Renaissance humanism, he brought habits of textual scrutiny and logical argument to questions of doctrine and practice. His opposition to relic veneration reflects not mere iconoclasm, but a pastoral concern that faith had been diverted from Christ toward objects, superstition, and clerical manipulation. This work is recommended to readers interested in Reformation theology, religious controversy, and the history of Christian material devotion. Brief but forceful, it illuminates why relics became a flashpoint in early modern Europe and shows Calvin at his most incisive: disciplined, caustic, morally serious, and intent on redirecting piety from spectacle to the Word of God.

1. John Calvin , Ferguson
2. Tongshu , Liang

An Examination Of Chinese Bronzes

1. John Calvin , Thorne

A Monograph On the Rev. Israel Evans, A.M.

This is a detailed biographical monograph on the life and work of Reverend Israel Evans, A.M. (1747-1807). The study covers his service as a chaplain in the American Army throughout the Revolutionary War, from 1775 to 1783. It also details his role as the second settled minister of Concord, New Hampshire, from 1789 to 1797. Written by John Calvin Thorne, this work provides insight into the life of a clergyman during a formative period in American history, offering a valuable perspective on the intersection of religion and the military during the nation's founding. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

1. John Calvin , Adams

A Sermon, Preached at the Anniversary of the Maine Missionary Society, at Portland, June 27, 1865

This volume contains the text of a sermon delivered by John Calvin Adams at the anniversary meeting of the Maine Missionary Society in Portland, June 27, 1865. The sermon reflects on the role and responsibilities of missionary work in the mid-19th century. It offers insights into the religious and social concerns of the period, particularly in the context of post-Civil War America and the ongoing efforts to spread Christianity and moral values throughout the country. Adams's discourse provides a valuable historical record of the missionary movement and its impact on American society. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.