Calvin's Aphorisms And Letter To Francis The First, In Defense Of The Reformation (1844)

Calvin's Aphorisms and Letter to Francis the First, in Defense of the Reformation is a book written by Jean Calvin and published in 1844. The book consists of two parts, the first being Calvin's Aphorisms, which is a collection of concise and pithy statements that express his theological views. The second part of the book is a letter that Calvin wrote to Francis the First, the King of France, in defense of the Reformation.In the Aphorisms, Calvin presents his beliefs on a range of theological topics, including the nature of God, the role of scripture, the importance of faith, and the doctrine of predestination. These statements are intended to be easily memorized and serve as a summary of Calvin's teachings.In the letter to Francis the First, Calvin defends the Reformation and its teachings against the accusations of heresy and treason that were being leveled against it. He argues that the Reformation is not a threat to the authority of the king or the unity of the church, but rather a movement that seeks to purify and reform the church according to the teachings of scripture.Overall, Calvin's Aphorisms and Letter to Francis the First, in Defense of the Reformation provides insight into the theological beliefs and political context of the Reformation period, and serves as a key text for understanding the thought and influence of Jean Calvin.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.