Erasmus and Calvin on the foolishness of God : reason and emotion in the Christian philosophy

Erasmus and Calvin on the foolishness of God : reason and emotion in the Christian philosophy /

Kirk Essary examines assumptions about the very nature of theology in the sixteenth century, how it was understood by leading humanist reformers, and how ideas about philosophy and rhetoric were received, appropriated, and shared in a complex intellectual and religious context.

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Main Author: Essary, Kirk, 1984- (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Toronto ; Buffalo ; London : University of Toronto Press, 2017
Series:Erasmus studies.
Subjects:
Erasmus, Desiderius, > -1536 > Criticism and interpretation.
Erasmus, Desiderius, > -1536 > Influence.
Calvin, Jean, > 1509-1564 > Criticism and interpretation.
Paul, > the Apostle, Saint > Influence.
Bible. > Epistles of Paul > Criticism, interpretation, etc.
Christian philosophy > History > 16th century.
Theology > History > 16th century.
Local Note:ProQuest Ebook Central
Table of Contents:
  • Cover; Copyright page; Contents; Acknowledgments; List of Abbreviations and Early Modern Editions; Preface; 1 Calvin's Erasmus, Theologia Rhetorica, and Pauline Folly; 2 Foolishness as Religious Knowledge; 3 Hidden Wisdom and the Revelation of the Spirit; 4 Milk for Babes: A Pauline Eloquence; 5 Blaming Philosophy, Praising Folly; 6 The Affective Christian Philosophy; Conclusion; Notes; Bibliography; Index.

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