Calvin’s Programme for a Puritan State in Geneva

Calvin’s Programme for a Puritan State in Geneva

Herbert Darling Foster

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Nabu Press
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2010
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Ciencias políticas y teoría
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9781145643185
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Explore the historical and political landscape of 16th-century Geneva through the lens of John Calvin’s influential program. Herbert Darling Foster’s 'Calvin’s Programme for a Puritan State in Geneva' delves into the intricate details of Calvin’s vision for a theocratic society and its practical implementation in Geneva. This meticulously researched work examines the religious, social, and political dimensions of Calvin’s reforms, offering insights into the establishment of a puritanical state that profoundly impacted the city’s development and influenced subsequent Protestant movements. Foster’s analysis provides a comprehensive understanding of Calvin’s policies, shedding light on the challenges and controversies that arose during this transformative period. Discover the enduring legacy of Calvin’s ideas and their continuing relevance to the study of religious and political history.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.

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