ISBN Calvinism: A Very Short Introduction 168 pages English

In this Very Short Introduction Jon Balserak explores major ideas associated with the Calvinist system of thought. Beginning during the Protestant Reformation in cities like Zurich Geneva and Basel Calvinismâalso known as Reformed Theologyâspread rapidly throughout Europe and the New World eventually making its way to the African Continent and the East. Balserak examines how Calvinist thought and practice spread and took root helping shape church and society. Much of contemporary thought especially western thought on everything from theology to civil government economics the arts work and leisure education and the family has been influenced by Calvinism. Balserak explores this influence. He also examines common misconceptions and objections to Calvinism and sets forth a Calvinist understanding of God the world humankind and the meaning of life. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts analysis perspective new ideas and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.