John Calvin'S Ideas

Description: This is a major study of the theological thought of John Calvin, which examines his central theological ideas through a philosophical lens, looking at issues in Metaphysics, Epistemology, and Ethics. The study, the first of its kind, is concerned with how Calvin actually uses philosophical ideas in his work as a theologian and biblical commentator. The book also includes a careful examination of those ideas of Calvin to which the Reformed Epistemologists appeal, to find grounds and precedent for their development of 'Reformed Epistemology', notably the sensus divinitatis and the internal testimony of the Holy Spirit. Review: The book offers both a creative contribution to Calvin studies, and a wonderfully spirited engagement with contemporary philosophy of religion in the analytic tradition. Ben Myers, Faith and Theology Helm's book is unique. As far as I know there is nothing like it. For that reason alone, anyone interested in the thought of John Calvin must include it in his library. Reformation21 - The Online Magazine of the Alliance of Confessing Evangelicals An immensely helpful book ... Helm's book is unique. As far as I know there is nothing like it. For that reason alone, anyone interested in the thought of John Calvin must include it in his library ... No one who reads it will have read anything quite like it before. Scott Oliphint, Westminster Theological Journal Table of Contents: Introduction; 1. God 'in Se' and 'quoad nos'; 2. The Trinity; 3. The Extra; 4. Providence and Evil; 5. The Soul; 6. Free Will; 7. Divine Accommodation; 8. Natural Theology and the Sensus Divinitatis; 9. Revelation; 10. The Angels; 11. The Power Dialectic; 12. Equity, Natural Law, and Common Grace; 13. Faith, Atonement, and Time