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Life of John Calvin: Theologian, Preacher, Educator, Statesman, Presented to the Reformed Churches holding the Presbyterian System, on the 400th Anniversary of the Reformer's Birth
by Vollmer, Philip; Good, J.I.; Roberts, Wm. H
- Used
- near fine
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Near Fine/No Jacket
- Seller
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Webster, New York, United States
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About This Item
Philadelphia: The Heidelberg Press, 1909. First Edition. Hard Cover. Near Fine/No Jacket. 0x0x0. First edition. Boards lightly rubbed. 1909 Hard Cover. x, 218 pp. 7 3/4 x 5 1/4. 8vo. Green cloth, gilt titles. Black-and-white illustrations, including a number of photographs from Calvin's Theological School in Geneva. Original green cloth, gilt seal on front cover, gilt titles. A biography of the influential French religious reformer, who was a theologian and pastor during the Protestant Reformation. Scarce. Calvinism emerged from the doctrines and practices of the Reformed churches, largely due to John Calvin's role in confessional and ecclesiastical debates throughout the 16th century.
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- Bookseller
- Yesterday's Muse Books
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 2340874
- Title
- Life of John Calvin: Theologian, Preacher, Educator, Statesman, Presented to the Reformed Churches holding the Presbyterian System, on the 400th Anniversary of the Reformer's Birth
- Author
- Vollmer, Philip; Good, J.I.; Roberts, Wm. H
- Format/Binding
- Hard Cover
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Jacket Condition
- No Jacket
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- The Heidelberg Press
- Place of Publication
- Philadelphia
- Date Published
- 1909
- Size
- 0x0x0
- Weight
- 0.88 lbs
- Keywords
- BIOGRAPHY RELIGION RELIGIOUS REFORMER JOHN CALVIN CALVINIST CALVINISM THEOLOGY THEOLOGIAN PREACHER
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Yesterday's Muse Books
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Webster, New York
About Yesterday's Muse Books
Yesterday's Muse Inc. is an independent used & rare bookseller that has been in operation for over 15 years. We opened our first 'brick and mortar' storefront in December of 2008 in our hometown of Webster, NY.Owner Jonathan Smalter is a member of the Antiquarian Booksellers' Association of America (ABAA), former vice president of the Independent Online Booksellers Association (IOBA), both of which are trade organizations created to promote ethical online selling practices, and to encourage continuing education among fellow booksellers. He is also a 2011 graduate of the Colorado Antiquarian Book Seminar (CABS). He has nearly 20 years of experience in the book trade, during which time he has become adept at evaluating used and collectible books.
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