2 options
John Calvin and the printed book / Jean-François Gilmont ; translated by Karin Maag.
LIBRA Z176.G2 G5513 2005
Available from offsite location
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Gilmont, Jean François.
- Series:
- Sixteenth century essays & studies ; v. 72.
- Sixteenth century essays & studies
- Standardized Title:
- Jean Calvin et le livre imprimé. English
- Language:
- English
- French
- Subjects (All):
- Calvin, Jean, 1509-1564.
- Printing--Switzerland--Geneva--History--16th century.
- Printing.
- Early printed books--Switzerland--Geneva--16th century--Bibliography.
- Early printed books.
- Christian literature--Publishing--Europe--History--16th century.
- Christian literature.
- Calvin, Jean, 1509-1564--Bibliography.
- Calvin, Jean.
- Calvin, Jean, 1509-1564--Books and reading.
- Reformation--Switzerland--Geneva.
- Reformation.
- Censorship--Switzerland--Geneva.
- Censorship.
- Books and reading.
- Christian literature--Publishing.
- History.
- Geneva (Switzerland)--Imprints.
- Geneva (Switzerland).
- Switzerland--Geneva.
- Europe.
- Genre:
- Bibliographies.
- Physical Description:
- xix, 331 pages ; 23 cm.
- Place of Publication:
- Kirksville, Mo. : Truman State University Press, 2005.
- Summary:
- John Calvin made a significant contribution to the world of early modern printing. Jean-Francois Gilmont, one of the foremost experts in the field, has thoroughly researched and presented all aspects of John Calvin's interaction with books-from the authors he read, to the works he wrote, to his relationships with the printing and publishing world of the sixteenth century. Karin Maag makes Gilmont's research, originally in French, available in this English translation.
- Contents:
- Chapter 1. Introductory remarks
- Three prefatory anecdotes
- The journey of the reformer
- His context: people, ideas, and institutions
- Oral instruction
- On the usefulness of the pen
- Chapter 2. Printed works
- The institutes of the Christian religion
- The scripture commentaries
- Ecclesiastical writings
- Polemical works
- The sermons in print
- Chapter 3. Writing
- Choosing to write
- Selecting a language
- Brevity and ease of writing
- Calvin's work environment
- Chapter 4. Reading practices
- Calvin's library
- The biblical text
- Patristic and classical sources
- Contemporary authors
- An ordinary Christian's books
- Chapter 5. Printing
- Choosing a printer
- The art of dedications
- Calvin's knowledge of the book world
- Chapter 6. Censorship
- The censor in Geneva: the legal foundations of Genevan censorship
- Censored by the Genevan council
- Censorship outside Geneva: Calvin as a censor
- Chapter 7. Conclusion.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references (pages 309-323) and index.
- ISBN:
- 1931112568
- OCLC:
- 61458164
- Publisher Number:
- 9781931112567
The Penn Libraries is committed to describing library materials using current, accurate, and responsible language. If you discover outdated or inaccurate language, please fill out this feedback form to report it and suggest alternative language.