Unity and continuity in covenantal thought a study in the Reformed tradition to the Westminster Assembly

Woolsey, Andrew A.

Unity and continuity in covenantal thought a study in the Reformed tradition to the Westminster Assembly Andrew A. Woolsey ; foreword by Richard A. Muller. - Grand Rapids, MI Reformation Heritage Books c2012 - xvii, 654 p. 22 cm. - Reformed historical-theological studies .

Originally presented as the author's thesis (Doctor of Philosophy)--Glasgow University, 1988.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 555-639) and index.

Historical background to the Westminster Assembly -- Sources and covenant doctrine of the Westminster standards -- Historiography of covenantal thought: the nineteenth century -- Historiography of covenantal thought: the twentieth century -- The covenant in the church fathers -- The covenant in medieval thought -- The covenant in the early reformers -- John Calvin on the unity of the covenant -- John Calvin on covenant, law, and grace -- John Calvin on covenantal conditions -- John Calvin on covenant and predestination -- John Calvin: conclusion -- Theodore Beza and the covenant -- The Heidelberg story: Zacharius Ursinus -- The Heidelberg story: Casper Olevianus -- The Puritan stream: Thomas Cartwright and Dudley Fenner -- The Puritan stream: William Perkins -- The Scottish connection: John Knox -- The Scottish connection: Robert Rollock and Robert Howie -- Conclusion.

9781601782168 (pbk. : alk. paper)

2012046119


Calvin, Jean, 1509-1564.


Westminster Assembly (1643-1652)


Covenant theology--History of doctrines.
Covenants--Religious aspects--Reformed Church

BT155 / .W885 2012

231.76