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Calvin Today : Reformed Theology and the Future of the Church by Ulrich Möller (2013, Trade Paperback)

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Publication Date: 2013-05-23. Number of Pages: 240. Weight: 0.75 lbs. ISBN10: 0567521605. Publisher: T&T Clark.

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Publication NameCalvin Today : Reformed Theology and the Future of the Church

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AuthorUlrich Möller

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ReviewsThis collection of essays, written for the 500th anniversary of John Calvin's birth, illuminates the continuing relevance of Calvin's writings in the 21st century. Focusing on major themes, such as the call to live for the glory of God, the living image of God in creation, and the theological interpretation of Scripture and its practical relevance, Calvin Today demonstrates that although the context has changed radically, the issues of unity, ecumenism and public responsibility which shaped Calvin's thinking have powerful resonance for the modern church., 'Aninternational and ecumenical group of world-class theologians explore here fromthe perspectives of faith, ecumenism, and public responsibility the presentsignificance of Calvin for Reformed theology and the future of the church. Thisvolume demonstrates a relevance of Calvin for all Christians and offers apresentation of ignored aspects of his thought. It is a substantial work thatdemands attention by those concerned with the history of the church and theapplication of the church's faith to the contemporary world.' - WilliamG. Rusch, Yale Divinity School, USA, "This collection of essays, written for the 500th anniversary of John Calvin's birth, illuminates the continuing relevance of Calvin's writings in the 21st century. Focusing on major themes, such as the call to live for the glory of God, the living image of God in creation, and the theological interpretation of Scripture and its practical relevance, Calvin Today demonstrates that although the context has changed radically, the issues of unity, ecumenism and public responsibility which shaped Calvin's thinking have powerful resonance for the modern church." --Eddy van der Borght, VU University Amsterdam, The Netherlands; and Editor of the Journal of Reformed Theology Eddy van der Borght "An international and ecumenical group of world-class theologians explore here from the perspectives of faith, ecumenism, and public responsibility the present significance of Calvin for Reformed theology and the future of the church. This volume demonstrates a relevance of Calvin for all Christians and offers a presentation of ignored aspects of his thought. It is a substantial work that demands attention by those concerned with the history of the church and the application of the church's faith to the contemporary world." --William G. Rusch, Yale Divinity School, USA William G. Rush, An international and ecumenical group of world-class theologians explore here from the perspectives of faith, ecumenism, and public responsibility the present significance of Calvin for Reformed theology and the future of the church. This volume demonstrates a relevance of Calvin for all Christians and offers a presentation of ignored aspects of his thought. It is a substantial work that demands attention by those concerned with the history of the church and the application of the church's faith to the contemporary world., 'Thiscollection of essays, written for the 500th anniversary of JohnCalvin's birth, illuminates the continuing relevance of Calvin's writings inthe 21st century. Focusing on major themes, such as the call to livefor the glory of God, the living image of God in creation, and the theologicalinterpretation of Scripture and its practical relevance, Calvin Todaydemonstrates that although the context has changed radically, the issues ofunity, ecumenism and public responsibility which shaped Calvin's thinking havepowerful resonance for the modern church.' - Eddy van der Borght, VU UniversityAmsterdam, The Netherlands; and Editor of the Journal of Reformed Theology Eddy van der Borght 'Aninternational and ecumenical group of world-class theologians explore here fromthe perspectives of faith, ecumenism, and public responsibility the presentsignificance of Calvin for Reformed theology and the future of the church. Thisvolume demonstrates a relevance of Calvin for all Christians and offers apresentation of ignored aspects of his thought. It is a substantial work thatdemands attention by those concerned with the history of the church and theapplication of the church's faith to the contemporary world.' - WilliamG. Rusch, Yale Divinity School, USA William G. Rush, "'This collection of essays, written for the 500th anniversary of John Calvin's birth, illuminates the continuing relevance of Calvin's writings in the 21st century. Focusing on major themes, such as the call to live for the glory of God, the living image of God in creation, and the theological interpretation of Scripture and its practical relevance, Calvin Today demonstrates that although the context has changed radically, the issues of unity, ecumenism and public responsibility which shaped Calvin's thinking have powerful resonance for the modern church.' - Eddy van der Borght, VU University Amsterdam, The Netherlands; and Editor of the Journal of Reformed Theology" --Eddy van der Borght "'Aninternational and ecumenical group of world-class theologians explore here fromthe perspectives of faith, ecumenism, and public responsibility the presentsignificance of Calvin for Reformed theology and the future of the church. Thisvolume demonstrates a relevance of Calvin for all Christians and offers apresentation of ignored aspects of his thought. It is a substantial work thatdemands attention by those concerned with the history of the church and theapplication of the church's faith to the contemporary world.' - WilliamG. Rusch, Yale Divinity School, USA" --William G. Rush, 'Thiscollection of essays, written for the 500th anniversary of JohnCalvin's birth, illuminates the continuing relevance of Calvin's writings inthe 21st century. Focusing on major themes, such as the call to livefor the glory of God, the living image of God in creation, and the theologicalinterpretation of Scripture and its practical relevance, Calvin Todaydemonstrates that although the context has changed radically, the issues ofunity, ecumenism and public responsibility which shaped Calvin's thinking havepowerful resonance for the modern church.' - Eddy van der Borght, VU UniversityAmsterdam, The Netherlands; and Editor of the Journal of Reformed Theology Eddy van der Borght 'Aninternational and ecumenical group of world-class theologians explore here fromthe perspectives of faith, ecumenism, and public responsibility the presentsignificance of Calvin for Reformed theology and the future of the church. Thisvolume demonstrates a relevance of Calvin for all Christians and offers apresentation of ignored aspects of his thought. It is a substantial work thatdemands attention by those concerned with the history of the church and theapplication of the church's faith to the contemporary world.' - WilliamG. Rusch, Yale Divinity School, USA William G. Rush, 'This collection of essays, written for the 500th anniversary of John Calvin's birth, illuminates the continuing relevance of Calvin's writings in the 21st century. Focusing on major themes, such as the call to live for the glory of God, the living image of God in creation, and the theological interpretation of Scripture and its practical relevance, Calvin Today demonstrates that although the context has changed radically, the issues of unity, ecumenism and public responsibility which shaped Calvin's thinking have powerful resonance for the modern church.' - Eddy van der Borght, VU University Amsterdam, The Netherlands; and Editor of the Journal of Reformed Theology

Table Of ContentIntroduction /I. Faith / Faith: Introduction / "For the Glory of God": Learning the Future of the Church from Paul / Calvin as a Model for Theological Interpretation of Scripture, illustrated with his Exegis of Tim. 4:1-5/ Contemplating the Living Image of God in Creation / How Calvinism travelled to America: The story of Susanna Bell / Calvin, Children and the Church / Inconvenient, because Consistent Theology: John Calvin and Karl Barth / II. Ecumenism / Ecumenism - Introduction / Calvin's Concept Of the Church and Present-day Ecumenical Challenges / The World Alliance of Reformed Churches today and the John Calvin Legacy / Not without the World Council of Churches: A contribution to the history of the Catholic-reformed international bilateral dialogue. / Calvin's Theology: an Ecumenical Challenge / Can Scripture interpret itself? Thoughts on the relationship between the interpretation of Scripture and Church ministry in Calvin's theology / III. Public Responsibility Public Responsibility - Introduction / On Self-love. Impulses from Calvin and Calvinism for Life in Society? / Meditatio futurae vitae - A spiritual challenge for Church and society? / Calvin's Interpretation of the Church as the Communion of the Saints - a Challenge and an Opportunity for Present-day Reformed Churches / Calvin's Doctrine of the "Civil Government": Its Orienting Power in Pluralism and Globalization

SynopsisDistinguished scholars on Calvin and his surprising up to date relevance addressing three central current issues: faith - ecumenism - public responsibility., This inspiring collection of essays spells out the relevance of John Calvin's theology for today in three areas: Faith ? Calvin's theology asks how God deals with the persistent presence of human sin. For Calvin, the chief end of life is to know God and devote our life to his glory. The still topical point is that we are freed from our fixation with ourselves, thereby recognising and living out our true reality in relation to God. Ecumenism ? The unity of the Church in Christ is of central importance to Calvin. We must do our utmost to make it visible. In Calvin's view, if there is agreement in the understanding of God and grace, all other differences have no divisive importance. This still characterises Reformed understanding today. Public responsibility ? Calvin posed the question about the church's public responsibility as no other Reformer did. Part 3 reveals the sources of the worldwide impact of Calvin's and Reformed theology on politics, the law, scholarship and the organising of life in society, including civil society.