{"product_id":"the-trial-of-the-16th-century-calvin-servetus-paperback","title":"The Trial of the 16th Century: Calvin \u0026 Servetus - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJonathan Moorhead\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA faithful examination of the role of John Calvin in the execution of Michael Servetus.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe execution of Michael Servetus (1511-53) is one of the most debated events in the life of John Calvin (1509-1564). It has left an indelible stain on Calvin's reputation, and unfortunately, the retelling of the story is often dependent on the historian's relationship to Calvinism. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJonathan Moorhead here seeks to give a faithful narrative of the role of John Calvin in the execution of Michael Servetus. He examines the life of Servetus, with emphasis given to his education, publications, and relationship with John Calvin. Moorhead also gives attention to the role of Calvin in Servetus' arrests, trials, and execution.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding the extent of Calvin's power in Geneva at the time of the trial is critical to understanding the events, as is the context of executing heretics throughout history, and in particular, in the 16th Century. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis book will challenge readers to think critically about the ethics of telling history, the standards of properly judging previous generations, and the benefits of this study for the building up of the Body of Christ.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003col\u003e \u003cli\u003eServetus' Education and Publications\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eServetus' Arrest and Escape from Vienne\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe Authority of John Calvin\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eServtus' Arrest, Trial and Execution in Geneva\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFinal Considerations\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eConclusion\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ol\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eJonathan Moorhead (PhD--Dallas Theological Seminary; MDiv, ThM--The Master's Seminary) has served with The Master's Academy International in Russia and the Czech Republic since 2008 and specializes in Church History, Theology, and Apologetics. Jonathan and his wife Sharon have five children: Nahum, Isaac, Jesse, Jonas, and Miriam.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 104\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.32 x 8.35 x 5.43 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 10, 2021\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48372347764957,"sku":"9781527107212","price":16.79,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/9867\/8237\/files\/QhS0vn72wH9781527107212.webp?v=1786697411","url":"https:\/\/handfulofbooks.com\/products\/the-trial-of-the-16th-century-calvin-servetus-paperback","provider":"Handful of Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}