John Calvin

Theological Remarks on Calvinian and Ignatian Spirituality

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Why is there such an interest among modern Christians, in particular Reformed and Lutheran theologians, for Jesuit spiritual exercises? My answer can only be hypothetical. But one thing is certain. The spiritual exercises of Saint Ignatius of Loyola have an immortal soul. Thus, despite the old-fashioned character of some of its parts seeking for a reformation, in its entirety, it is able to promise spiritual benefits to Christians in this modern world as well.

Otto Weber: A Detailed Table of Contents to John Calvin’s Institutes of the Christian Religion

Als Otto Weber, der bekannte reformierte Theologe seine Intitution-Übersetzung ins moderne Deutsch 1938 veröffentlichte, bearbeitete er den Text in einer Weise, die den deutschen Lesern bis heute eine praktische Lesehilfe gibt. Um ihre Bedeutung zu verstehen, müssen wir die ursprüngliche Textordnung der Institution vor Augen halten. Die vier Bücher in Calvins Werk enthalten insgesamt 80 Kapitel. Calvin selbst schrieb als Kopfleiste sowohl zu den vier Büchern, als auch zu den 80 Kapiteln eine thesenartige Überschrift.

"Now, when we see vices, there is no plague more deadly"

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John Calvin transformed the theology and law of sex, marriage and family life. Building on a generation of Protestant reformers, Calvin constructed a comprehensive new theology and law that made the conclusion and dissolution of marriage, the nurturing and welfare of children, family cohesion and support, sexual sin and crime essential concerns for both church and state. He drew the Consistory and Council of Geneva into a creative new alliance to guide and govern the reformation of the intimate domestic sphere.