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Elwood, Christopher Lee was born on January 4, 1960 in Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Son of Robert Bailey and Lora Lee Elwood.
( In this concise introduction to Calvin's life and thoug...)
In this concise introduction to Calvin's life and thought, Christopher Elwood offers an insightful and accessible overview of Calvin's key teachings within his historical context. The trials and travails Calvin encountered as he ministered and taught in Geneva are discussed, with special attention given to theological controversies associated with the Trinity and predestination. Elwood indicates the ways that Calvinism developed and its influence in today's world. Illustrations are interspersed throughout the text and humorously illuminate key points providing an engaging introduction to this important theologian. Written by experts but designed for the novice, the Armchair series provides accurate, concise, and witty overviews of some of the most profound moments and theologians in Christian history. These books are essential supplements for first-time encounters with primary texts, lucid refreshers for scholars and clergy, and enjoyable reads for the theologically curious.
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Elwood, Christopher Lee was born on January 4, 1960 in Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Son of Robert Bailey and Lora Lee Elwood.
Bachelor, Davidson College, North Carolina, 1981. Master of Divinity, Harvard Division School, Cambridge, 1987. Doctor of Theology, Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts, 1995.
Visiting lecturer, religion Davidson College, 1989—1990. Visiting lecturer, theology Harvard Division School, Cambridge, 1995—1996. Professor, history theology Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary, since 1996.
( In this concise introduction to Calvin's life and thoug...)
(Calvin for Armchair Theologians by Christopher Elwood Wes...)
Minister word, sacrament Presbyterian Church, 1996.
Married Narges Moshiri, October 8, 1988. Children: Josephine Soraya, Isabelle Simin.