Creator and creation according to Calvin on Genesis
In her work Rebekah Earnshaw provides an analysis of Creator and creation according to Calvin on Genesis. This offers a new theological reading of Calvin’s Genesis commentary and sermons, with an eye to systematic interests.This analysis is presented in four chapters: The Creator, The Agent and Act...
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| Tipo di documento: | Elettronico Libro |
| Lingua: | Inglese |
| Servizio "Subito": | Ordinare ora. |
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| Interlibrary Loan: | Interlibrary Loan for the Fachinformationsdienste (Specialized Information Services in Germany) |
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Göttingen
Vandenhoeck & Ruprecht
2020
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Reformed historical theology (volume 64)
Anno: 2020 |
| Recensioni: | [Rezension von: Earnshaw, Rebekah, Creator and creation according to Calvin on Genesis] (2022) (Hofmann, Andrea, 1983 -)
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| Edizione: | 1. Edition. Auflage |
| Periodico/Rivista: | Reformed historical theology
volume 64 |
| (sequenze di) soggetti normati: | B
Calvin, Jean 1509-1564
/ Bibel. Genesis
/ Dottrina della Creazione
B Calvin, Jean 1509-1564 / Dottrina della Creazione |
| Altre parole chiave: | B
Johannes Calvin
B Tesi universitaria B Genesis B Creazione |
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| Riepilogo: | In her work Rebekah Earnshaw provides an analysis of Creator and creation according to Calvin on Genesis. This offers a new theological reading of Calvin’s Genesis commentary and sermons, with an eye to systematic interests.This analysis is presented in four chapters: The Creator, The Agent and Act of Creation, Creatures, and Providence. Calvin on Genesis gives unique insights into each of these. First, the Creator has priority in Calvin’s thought. The Creator is l’Eternal, who is infinitely distinct and abundantly for creatures in his virtues. Second, the agent of creation is triune and the act of creation is “from nothing” as well as in and with time. This is a purposeful beginning. Third, Calvin affirms creaturely goodness and order. The relation of humans and animals illustrates Calvin’s holistic view of creation as well as the impact of corruption and disorder. Providential sustenance and concursus are closely tied to the nature of creatures and the initial word. Fourth, fatherly governance for the church is presented separately and demonstrated by Calvin’s treatment of Abraham and Joseph.Earlier presentations of Calvin on Creator and creation are incomplete, because of the lack of sustained attention to Calvin on Genesis. This analysis supplements works that concentrated on the Institutes and Calvin on Job, by bringing new material to bear. Further, throughout this analysis lies the implicit example of a biblical theologian, who pursues what is useful from scripture for the sake of piety in the church.Insights from Calvin’s thought on Genesis provide a foundation for systematic work that reflects on this locus and the integrated practice of theology. Angaben zur beteiligten Person Earnshaw: Dr Rebekah Earnshaw is Assistant Professor of Theology and Department Chair at the Dordt University. Angaben zur beteiligten Person Selderhuis: Dr. theol. Herman J. Selderhuis ist Professor für Kirchengeschichte an der Theologischen Universität Apeldoorn, Direktor von Refo500, sowie Präsident von RefoRC (Reformation Research Consortium). |
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| Descrizione fisica: | 1 Online-Ressource (229 Seiten), Ill. |
| ISBN: | 978-3-666-54083-7 |
| Persistent identifiers: | DOI: 10.13109/9783666540837 |