Was Calvin a Biblical Literalist?

One of the most controversial issues dividing Calvin scholars has to do with Calvin's understanding of God as the author of Scripture. Specifically the issue is this: did Calvin believe that the Scriptures were verbally inspired in such a way that they can be identified without qualification wi...

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Published in:Scottish journal of theology 1967-09, Vol.20 (3), p.312-328
Main Author: Prust, Richard G.
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:One of the most controversial issues dividing Calvin scholars has to do with Calvin's understanding of God as the author of Scripture. Specifically the issue is this: did Calvin believe that the Scriptures were verbally inspired in such a way that they can be identified without qualification with God's Word and therefore held to be infallible?
ISSN:0036-9306
1475-3065
DOI:10.1017/S0036930600026739