Calvin's Ecclesiastical Advice

These forty-six letters and writings of John Calvin translated into English demonstrate how Calvin applied the theology of the Institutes and the biblical exegesis of his commentaries to issues of everyday life. Here Calvin gives advice to individuals and groups about theology ethics worship politics economics and church practices. Topics discussed include dogmatics and polemics changes (and the need for changes) in religion the worship of images ecclesiastical discipline marriage and justice. Each writing is introduced by an identification of the receiver of the advice and an explanation of the subject matter itself. This volume is useful for understanding Calvins theology and its application to Christian life.