A Treatise on Relics by Jean Calvin

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Author Calvin, Jean, 1509-1564
Translator Krasinski, Valerian, Count, 1780?-1855
Uniform Title Traité des reliques. English
Title A Treatise on Relics
Note Reading ease score: 49.9 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Summary "A Treatise on Relics" by John Calvin is a theological work written in the late 19th century. The treatise critiques the practices surrounding the veneration of relics and images within the Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox traditions, arguing against their legitimacy and highlighting the dangers of superstition associated with these practices. The work serves as an exploration of the historical origins and developments of such practices in Christianity, providing an important perspective on the Reformation's stance on the issue. At the start of the text, the preface discusses the obscurity of Calvin's work in contemporary society and notes the resurgence of superstitions he critiqued, suggesting that despite the advancement of knowledge, these practices have continued to manifest in modern times. The introductory section outlines the evolution of relic worship from its origins and emphasizes how the incorporation of pagan rituals into Christian practice has led to distortions of true Christian belief. Calvin’s analysis sets the groundwork for his subsequent chapters, where he will dissect the historical substance of these practices and their implications for the integrity of Christian faith. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class BX: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: Churches, Church movements
Subject Relics
Subject Reliquaries
Category Text
EBook-No. 32136
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jun 16, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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