A Treatise On Relics

<p>A Treatise on Relics is a polemical work by the influential Protestant reformer Jean Calvin likely translated and edited by Valerian Krasinski. Originally written in French this treatise critiques the veneration of relics within the Catholic Church. Calvin argues that the practice has strayed into idolatry and superstition moving away from the true worship of God. He examines various relics questioning their authenticity and highlighting what he perceives as absurd and unfounded claims surrounding them.</p> <p>This work offers insight into the theological disputes of the Reformation era and showcases Calvin's sharp and critical approach to religious practices. It remains a valuable resource for understanding Protestant theology and the historical context of the Reformation. A Treatise on Relics is essential reading for those interested in church history the Reformation and the development of Protestant thought.</p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p>