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, an...
Saved in:
Main Author: | |
---|---|
Format: | Electronic Book Chapter |
Language: | English |
Published: |
University of Rochester Press
2020
|
Series: | Changing Perspectives on Early Modern Europe
|
Subjects: | |
Online Access: | DOAB: download the publication DOAB: description of the publication |
Tags: |
Add Tag
No Tags, Be the first to tag this record!
|
Be the first to leave a comment!