The Consistory and Social Discipline in Calvin's Geneva / Jeffrey R. Watt.

Examines the most successful institution of social discipline in Reformation Europe: the Consistory of Geneva during the time of John Calvin.

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Place / Publishing House:Rochester, NY : : University of Rochester Press,, 2020.
©2020.
Year of Publication:2020
Edition:1st ed.
Language:English
Series:Changing Perspectives on Early Modern Europe
Physical Description:1 online resource (1 online resource.)
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Table of Contents:
  • Front cover
  • Contents
  • Abbreviations and Illustr ation
  • Acknowledgments
  • Introduction
  • Chapter 1: The Consistory Encounters Resistance
  • Chapter 2: The Push for Religious Uniformity
  • Chapter 3: Educating and Disciplining the Young
  • Chapter 4: Controlling Lust and Regulating Marriage
  • Chapter 5: Superstitions, Magic, and Witchcraft
  • Chapter 6: Promoting the Industrious and Sober Lifestyle
  • Chapter 7: Con icts, Reconciliation, and the Confession of Sins
  • Conclusion
  • Notes
  • Selected Bibliogr aphy
  • Index.