Emancipating Calvin : : culture and confessional identity in Francophone Reformed communities : essays in honor of Raymond A. Mentzer, Jr. / / edited by Karen E. Spierling, Erik A. de Boer, R. Ward Holder.

• Superior document: Brill's series in church history and religious culture, volume 76
• TeilnehmendeR: Mentzer, Raymond A.,; Spierling, Karen E., 1970-; Boer, Erik Alexander de,; Holder, R. Ward,
• Place / Publishing House: Leiden : : Brill,, [2018]; ©2018
• Year of Publication: 2018
• Language: English
• Series: Brill's series in church history and religious culture, volume 76
• Physical Description: 1 online resource (xxx, 306 pages) :; color illustrations, facsimiles.
• Notes: Festschrift.; International conference proceedings.
• Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references (pages 252-289) and index.
• ISSN: 1572-4107
• Hierarchical level: Monograph
• Statement of Responsibility: edited by Karen E. Spierling, Erik A. de Boer, R. Ward Holder.

The eleven essays in 'Emancipating Calvin: Culture and Confessional Identity in Francophone Reformed Communities' demonstrate the vitality and variety of early modern Francophone Reformed communities by examining the ways that local contexts shaped the reception and implementation of reforming ideas emanating especially from John Calvin and the Reformed church of Geneva. The articles address three main themes important for understanding the development of Reformed communities: the roles of consistories in Reformed churches and communities, the development of various Reformed cultures, and the ways in which ritual and worship embodied the theology and cultural foundations of Francophone Reformed churches. This Festschrift honors the pioneering work of Raymond Mentzer and reflects his influence in modern Francophone Reformed studies.