Adaptations of Calvinism in Reformation Europe; essays in honour of Brian G. Armstrong.9780754651499 Adaptations of Calvinism in Reformation Reformation, religious revolution that took place in Western Europe in the 16th cent. It arose from objections to doctrines and practices in the medieval church (see Roman Catholic Church) and ultimately led to the freedom of dissent (see Protestantism). Europe; essays in honour of Brian G. Armstrong. Ed. by Mack P. Holt. Ashgate Publishing Co. 2007 252 pages $99.95 Hardcover St. Andrews studies in Reformation history BX9422 The theology that John Calvin promulgated prom·ul·gate tr.v. prom·ul·gat·ed, prom·ul·gat·ing, prom·ul·gates 1. To make known (a decree, for example) by public declaration; announce officially. See Synonyms at announce. 2. in Geneva Geneva, canton and city, Switzerland Geneva (jənē`və), Fr. Genève, canton (1990 pop. 373,019), 109 sq mi (282 sq km), SW Switzerland, surrounding the southwest tip of the Lake of Geneva. has conventionally been considered the core of the Reform tradition, against which all other aspects were measured, of course to their detriment Any loss or harm to a person or property; relinquishment of a legal right, benefit, or something of value. Detriment is most frequently applied to contract formation, since it is an essential element of consideration, which is a prerequisite of a legally enforceable contract. . Here historians and scholars of religion place his ideas within a longer process that began in Zurich, Strasburg, and elsewhere in the 1520s and 1530s; and continued to evolve beyond Geneva during the 1540s and 1550s. Six of the 13 essays consider the Reformation in France and in England and Scotland. ([c]20082005 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR) |
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