Jennifer Powell McNutt Knihy

Set in eighteenth-century Geneva, the book explores the dynamic interplay between the Reformation and the Enlightenment, illustrated through the contrasting figures of Calvin and Voltaire. It presents a revisionist view that challenges the notion of a straightforward decline of religion, emphasizing instead how Geneva's ties to French thought disrupted a society deeply rooted in Protestant-Reformation ideals. This nuanced analysis sheds light on the complexities of religious and intellectual transformations during this pivotal era.

Know the Theologians by Jennifer Powell McNutt and David W. McNutt profiles some of the most important thinkers throughout church history, from the first centuries to the twentieth, introducing readers to their life and thought--and demonstrating their ongoing relevance for believers today.