The Consistory and Social Discipline in Calvin's Geneva

Created by John Calvin, the Consistory of Geneva was a quasi-tribunal entrusted with enforcing Reformed morality. Comprised of pastors and elders, this body met weekly and summoned people for a wide range of "sinful" behavior, such as drunkenness, dancing, blasphemy, or simply quarrels, and was a fa...

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Main Author:	Watt, Jeffrey
Format:	Online
Language:	English
Published:	University of Rochester Press 2021
Subjects:	history of religion thema EDItEUR::Q Philosophy and Religion::QR Religion and beliefs::QRA Religion: general::QRAX History of religion
Online Access:	OCN: 1201691989
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