Calvin on church and government
This article examines Calvin’s understanding of civil govern- ment as well as the relationship between church and govern- ment against the background of radical political change during the sixteenth century. It becomes clear that Calvin had an organic understanding of church, government and pe...
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| description | This article examines Calvin’s understanding of civil govern- ment as well as the relationship between church and govern- ment against the background of radical political change during the sixteenth century. It becomes clear that Calvin had an organic understanding of church, government and people. These three entities are interwoven and interact on the basis of the covenant and civil contract. Calvin’s approach, however, is not limited to the covenant, but has a surprising richness and diversity. He integrated theological, juristic and philosophical concepts in his understanding of the state. It is further shown that Calvin’s high regard for civil government, entrenched the corpus christianum, even though he clearly distinguished between ecclesiastical and civil governance. It is also shown that Calvin had a fundamental influence on many of the political concepts which are generally accepted within modern democra- cies. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-1695fae3657f4def9ffdef821def646f2022-12-22T02:09:37ZafrAOSISIn die Skriflig1018-64412305-08532010-07-0144016718010.4102/ids.v44i0.18784Calvin on church and governmentW.A. Dreyer0Department of Church History, University of PretoriaThis article examines Calvin’s understanding of civil govern- ment as well as the relationship between church and govern- ment against the background of radical political change during the sixteenth century. It becomes clear that Calvin had an organic understanding of church, government and people. These three entities are interwoven and interact on the basis of the covenant and civil contract. Calvin’s approach, however, is not limited to the covenant, but has a surprising richness and diversity. He integrated theological, juristic and philosophical concepts in his understanding of the state. It is further shown that Calvin’s high regard for civil government, entrenched the corpus christianum, even though he clearly distinguished between ecclesiastical and civil governance. It is also shown that Calvin had a fundamental influence on many of the political concepts which are generally accepted within modern democra- cies.https://indieskriflig.org.za/index.php/skriflig/article/view/187Corpus ChristianumCovenant And Civil ContractDemocracy And Rule Of LawNatural LawOrganic Interaction Church Government And PeoplePolitical Change During The Sixteenth CenturyRelationship Church And Government |
| spellingShingle | W.A. Dreyer Calvin on church and government In die Skriflig Corpus Christianum Covenant And Civil Contract Democracy And Rule Of Law Natural Law Organic Interaction Church Government And People Political Change During The Sixteenth Century Relationship Church And Government |
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| topic | Corpus Christianum Covenant And Civil Contract Democracy And Rule Of Law Natural Law Organic Interaction Church Government And People Political Change During The Sixteenth Century Relationship Church And Government |
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