A resource for all who work within or with the Church of Scotland, which is an easy-to-use informative collection of information. It is the single most useful resource covering all aspects of the Church of Scotland with up-to-date information from the 2011 General Assembly.
An inquiry into the intellectual origins of the Reformed branch of Protestantism in the OXFORD THEORETICAL MONOGRAPHS series. The text focuses on Vermigli's soteriological doctrine of double predestination, illustrating an important aspect of continuity between late medieval and reformation thought.
A collection of essays by leading scholars assessing John Calvin's ecclesiology. It explores the development and fundamental legacy of Calvin's perspectives on and relationship with the church. It also features contributions on the use of Calvin's ecclesiology by later and modern/contemporary ecclesiologists.
A study of the history and contribution of the Huguenots in Britain. Originally published in 1985, this second edition takes into account research and writings since the first edition. The reference material has been updated in the light of new findings and the plate section has been expanded.
This text considers the Reformed churches of Europe in an international and comparative context from around 1540 to 1620. It discusses how Calvinism operated as an international movement by looking at links between Reformed churches, communities, and states.
Presents a fresh approach to the study of John Calvin (Roman Catholic Church reformer). This book offers pastors and church historians with thoughtful perspectives on Calvin's reforming work and points to an emerging ecumenical spirit in which Protestants and Roman Catholics can acknowledge that they have much to learn from each other.
This collection of essays studies Christianity in Scotland from the 18th century to the present. Topics include varieties of unbelief, challenges to the Westminster confession, John Baillie, Queen Victoria and the Church of Scotland and the Scottish ecumenical movement.
'A Controversial Spirit' offers its own perspective on the origins and nature of southern evangelicalism. Examining conversion narratives, worship, polity and rituals, as well as more formal doctrinal statements in creeds and sermons, the author is able to provide a nuanced portrait of southern evangelicals.