Kelly examines five church-state relations over a three-century period to show the impact of Calvin's thought on civil government. Though primarily a scholar, theologian, preacher and church statesman, Calvin showed a strong political concern throughout his life. His theology, the institutions it engendered, and the questions it raised have played a major role in shaping the post-Reformation wo…
Kemuliaan Mengubah Segalanya. Dunia saat ini sarat dengan pragmatisme dan upaya pemajuan diri manusia. Di tengah- tengah "hikmat" dunia yang dangkal serta cepat berlalu dan berganti ini, kita perlu menyimak kembali ajaran John Calvin yang digalinya dari halaman- halaman Kitab Suci tentang hal-hal yang bernilai langgeng. Dari Calvin kita bukan mendapatkan kiat- kiat populer; melainkan keindaha…
In this very readable biography, a noted scholar traces Erasmus's youth, his years as an itinerant scholar, sojourns in England, France, Switzerland, and Italy, friendship with Sir Thomas More, and disputes with Martin Luther. The author also probes Erasmus's mind and character and discusses his writings.
Things have a way of falling to pieces. The shingles blow off the roof. The fender rusts through and the exhaust pipe drags. Cuff fray, nylons run, hair fall out, joints stiffen, and wattles appear under our chins. Nothing is exempt, not even our ideas. [ 1st Paragraph ] This is one reason why I find the Incarnation compelling. For in the figure of Jesus Christ there is something that escape…
"An inspirational and heroic story of radical Christian in the house churches of China. This book is like reading a modern-day version of the Book of Acts. Prepare to be deeply encouraged as well as rudely awakened.. An absolute must for the sleeping churches of the West"
"This book may give you the best opportunity of deciding the truth about me and the ministry I hold so dear." — Oral Roberts "Among several biographies of Oral Roberts, the most recent, most accurate, and best documented is Oral Roberts: An American Life, an objective, impressive study... " — New York Review of Books "Oral Roberts: An American Life is more than the story of a well-kno…
Esai-esai di dalam buku ini dihasilkan oleh dua puluh tiga pakar mengenai Calvin bertaraf internasional. Tulisan mereka memperdalam pemahaman akan era Calvin, pemikiran dan pemahamannya akan Kitab Suci dan penerapan di dalam berbagai aspek kehidupan orang percaya, Gereja, dan negara, dan warisannya bagi kita sampai saat ini, dan bersama-sama mereka memberikan penghargaan bagi salah satu tokoh y…
Dalam rangka memperingati ulang tahun Calvin yang ke-500 buku ini memberikan survei atas hidup Calvin secara kronologis dan pengaruh Calvin bukan hanya di dalam Kekristenan, tetapi juga di dalam berbagai bidang yang mendorong kemajuan budaya Barat yang berdampak terhadap seluruh dunia.
"Character Counts" contains briefs biographical and reflective chapters about four remarkable world figures who not only withstood the extreme adversities of their offices and circumstances but flourished and grew under pressure to become people who made a difference in their times. Concerned citizens and all who eager to raise the level of character in this generation and the next will draw i…
America's greatest New Testament scholar has published his greatest book. It is straight-forward, beautifully written narrative. Its style is marked with simplicity, vigor, and the unquenchable confidence and happiness which one seldom finds outside the New Testament. Here then is a book which is the product of mature Biblical and historical scholarship but it is also a trumpet call to faith. …