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Religion & Theology Archive: Sacred Texts, Theology, Crusades & Historical Perspectives

The Religion & Theology Archive presents 99 public-domain books from 94 authors. The collection covers sacred texts, theological works, crusades and medieval history, sermons, and comparative religion. Categories include Sacred Texts & Theology Reader’s Shelf, Theology, and Sacred Texts & Theology Sources & Perspectives. These groupings help readers navigate the material for study and research.

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Sacred Texts

A focused group of public-domain works connected by subject, literary setting and recurring questions.

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Theology

A focused group of public-domain works connected by subject, literary setting and recurring questions.

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Sermons Devotion

A focused group of public-domain works connected by subject, literary setting and recurring questions.

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Sermons Devotion

Institutes of the Christian Reli...

By Authors: Calvin, Jean, 1509-1564, ...

Authored by Authors: Calvin, Jean, 1509-1564, ..., 'Institutes of the Christian Reli...' stands as a notable and significant work within the Sermons Devotion category. Calvin's systematic theology in this second volume examines justification, the nature of human righteousness, and the authority of church councils, arguing that true Christian governance derives from Scripture and Christ's presence, not human tradition. Discover the unique thematic elements that make this specific work highly regarded.

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Authors: Calvin, Jean, 1509-1564, ...

The catalogue includes 2 works by Calvin, Jean, 1509-1564 across 1 collection: Institutes of the Christian Religion (Vol. 1 of 2) —... and Institutes of the Christian Religion (Vol. 2 of 2) —....

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