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History of the Christian Church, Vol. 7

Preface and front matter of Philip Schaff’s History of the Christian Church, Vol. II: The Swiss Reformation. Introduces Zwingli, Calvin, sources, and Swiss historical context.
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A Tribute to John Calvin

Selections from The Independent (1892) on arctic exploration's scientific and theological value, a Christ-centered devotional poem, and a tribute to John Calvin.
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Calvin as a Commentator

Discusses Christ's testimony to the Old Testament and praises Calvin as a preeminent commentator, outlining his hermeneutic method, reverence for Scripture, and exegetical skill.
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Calvin at Home

Two essays: one links Christ's miracles to His unique person and ministry; the other recounts Calvin's domestic life, marriage, bereavement, and pastoral sympathy.
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Other Heresy Trials and the Briggs Case

Overview of American Presbyterian heresy trials (Beecher, Barnes, Briggs), disputes over orthodoxy and the Westminster standards, and conflicts over higher criticism, union, schism, and reunion.
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The Friendship of Calvin and Melanchthon

Study of the friendship between John Calvin and Philip Melanchthon: their theological differences, cooperation at Reformation colloquies, and the surviving correspondence that reveals their bond.
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Saint Chrysostom and Saint Augustin

Concise biographies of Saints Chrysostom and Augustine, recounting their lives, conversions, ministries, writings, and lasting influence in church history. By Philip Schaff.
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The Renaissance and the Reformation

Essay on humanity's dual role between natural and spiritual realms. Followed by a history: the Renaissance revived classical culture and prepared the Reformation against church corruption.
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On Revision

1891 Sunday School Times pieces on Christian living, lesson helps, repentance (the call to 'turn' not merely 'be converted'), John Wesley’s cheerful piety, and missionary notes.
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Did Luther Commit Suicide?

Historical review rebuts rumors that Martin Luther committed suicide in 1546, tracing Romanist allegations and scholarly refutations using letters, eyewitnesses, and context.
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