Description
Few great men have been so consistently misunderstood as Calvin and the eminent Swiss man of letters, Emanuel Stickelberger, throws a vivid light upon both the man and his times.
Stickelberger sees the pale, frail man of Geneva against the background of the tumultuous times in which he lived. His iron will, constant struggle with ill health, utter dedication to his task, almost super-human capacity for work and indifference to financial reward, are all arrestingly portrayed.
Stickelberger paints his portrait with a remarkable economy of words and with a fine sense of drama. The result is a vivid and fascinating study of a man and an epoch, that holds the reader’s attention from the first page to the last.
About the Author
Emanuel Stickelberger was a businessman who was also the author of several historical novels. The University of Basel granted him the honorary degree of Doctor of Theology.
Contents
I. Early Years: Preparation and Achievement (1528-1534)
II. In Basel: The Immortal “Institutes” (1535?-1536)
III. In Geneva: The First Reformation (1536-1538)
IV. In Strasbourg: Pastor, Teacher, Writer (1538-1541)
V. In Geveva: The Years of Struggle (1541-1555)
VI. Antagonists of Calvin: From Castellio to Servetus
VII. The Years of Triumph (1555-1564)
Notes
Employed Literature
Index
Endorsements and Reviews
Emanuel Stickelberger’s Calvin provides a concise, engaging, and deeply insightful look into the life and times of John Calvin. Stickelberger’s fresh perspective has deepened my appreciation for Calvin, whose influence has greatly shaped centuries of theological thought and practice. If you are looking for a brief yet well-rounded biography of John Calvin, this is the one!Marc Daniel Rivera in KristiyaKnow, August, 2024.
