Contents. Introduction: The Essential Interdependence of Image and Word in Calvin s Theology 1

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1 Contents Preface xi Introduction: The Essential Interdependence of Image and Word in Calvin s Theology 1 1. Manifestation and Proclamation in Calvin Scholarship 3 2. Removing Dead Images for the Sake of Living Images 7 3. Beholding the Image in the Mirror: Calvin s Seneca Commentary, Historical Influences on Calvin s Theology of Manifestation Calvin on the Historical Development of Living Images Objectives of This Study 19 Part I. The Living Images of God the Creator chapter 1 The Universe as the Living Image of God 25 A. The Development of Calvin s Theology of God s Self-Manifestation in the Universe The Powers of God Engraved in the World: Preface to Olivetan,

2 vi Contents 2. The World as the Visible Representation of Invisible Things: Catechism, The Lord Manifests Himself by His Powers: Institutes, Contemplating the Works of God on the Sabbath: Institutes, The World as Theater, School, and Image: Corinthians and Hebrews, The Beautiful Fabric of the Universe: Genesis and Acts, The Proclamation of the Heavens: Psalms, The Knowledge of God the Creator: Institutes, B. The Universe as the Self-Manifestation of God Contemplating the Powers of God in the Works of God The Spectacles of Scripture and the Eyes of Faith Guiding the Contemplations of the Pious: From the Heavens to Ourselves Human Images and the Nature of the Creator 49 chapter 2 Symbols of God s Goodness in the Present Life The Manifold Blessings of God in This Life The Goodness and Care of God from Birth to Old Age The Blessings of This Life as Ladders and Vehicles to Heaven Enjoyment Mixed with Affliction: Finitude and Sin When Ladders Become Obstacles Humanity Created in the Image and Likeness of God Lineaments of the Image in Reason and Intelligence The Image of God in Men and Women The Image of God in Humanity and the Rejection of Human Images 71 chapter 3 The Manifestation of the Providential Care of God Early Reflections on God s Providence, The Providence of God versus Fortune: Institutes, The Church as the Theater of God s Providence 87

3 Contents vii Part II. The Living Images of God the Redeemer chapter 4 The Manifestation of Christ in the Law and in the Gospel The Law Is the Figure of the Truth and the Shadow of the Body Physical Symbols of the Spiritual Gifts Plainly Revealed in the Gospel Glimpsing Christ at Dawn in Distant Shadows; Beholding Christ at Noonday From Shadow Outline to Living and Graphic Image The Law as Figures Drawn in Conformity to the Archetype The Symbols of Obligation and Bondage; Symbols of Freedom The Symbols of Separation Dividing Jew and Gentile The Veiled Face of Moses; the Unveiled Face of Christ The Distant and Veiled Face of God; Approaching God Face-to-Face 127 chapter 5 Visual Confirmation of the Covenant of Adoption The Self-Manifestation of God in Visions and Dreams Miracles as Confirming Signs The Exodus as the Archetype and Pledge of the Grace of God The Work of God Confirms the Word of God Grace Manifested to One Is a Pledge of Grace to All 161 chapter 6 Symbols and Types of Christ in the Law The Sacraments of the Law in Relation to Christ The Symbols of Christ for the Fathers before the Law The Symbols of Christ Revealed to Moses The Symbols and Types of Christ under the Davidic Monarchy 197

4 viii Contents chapter 7 Symbols of the Presence of God to Israel Symbols of God s Presence in the Works of God Symbols of God s Presence in the Cloud and the Pillar of Fire The Tabernacle as the Symbol of God s Presence The Ark of the Covenant as the Symbol of God s Presence The Temple in Jerusalem as the Symbol of God s Presence Jerusalem as the Theater of God s Glory Prophecy as the Sign of God s Presence False Symbols of the Presence of God 223 chapter 8 The Manifestation of Judgment and Restoration in the Prophets The Distinguishing Marks of True Prophets Divine Self-Accommodation in Prophetic Speech The Iconic Language of the Prophets (Hypotyposis) The Symbolic Representations of the Prophets The Appearance of Things Unseen 253 chapter 9 The Living Image of God in Jesus Christ Jesus Christ as the Living Image of God God Hidden and Revealed in Christ The Coming Scandal of the Cross Christ Declared the Son of God in the Resurrection God Has Made Him Both Lord and Christ : The Ascension into Heaven The Cross as the Brightest Image of the Love of God It Is Finished : Christ Is the End of the Law 280 chapter 10 The Gospel as the Living Portrait of Jesus Christ The Exhibition of Christ in the Mirror or Portrait of the Gospel The Visual Confirmation of the Gospel in Miracles Temporary Signs of Perpetual Grace 301

5 Contents ix 4. Confirmation of the Gospel in Visions Individuals as Exemplars of Grace to All Confirmation of the Gospel in the Sacraments The Laying on of Hands Anointing the Sick with Oil Penance Marriage Baptism as the Symbol of Adoption The Holy Supper of the Lord 330 chapter 11 The Manifestation of Piety in the Church The Purpose of Public Worship Language Is the Image of the Mind The Solemn Act of Public Thanksgiving and Praise The Manifestation of Piety in Gestures, Rites, and Ceremonies The Gestures and Rites of Prayer Signs of Piety and Impiety Testimonies of Repentance The Prohibition of Human Images from Places of Public Worship 373 chapter 12 The Revelation of the Thoughts of the Heart Language as the Chief Bond of Society The Manifestation of Affections in Gestures and Signs The Eyes Manifest and Guide the Affections The Danger of Ostentation Hypocrisy Human Eyes See Appearances; the Eyes of God See the Heart 396 chapter 13 The Distinguishing Marks of the Children of God The Certain Marks of the Church and Its True Beauty The Marks of True Pastors The Signs of Adoption 407

6 x Contents 4. The Signs of Reprobation Manifestations of God s Wrath against the Reprobate 415 chapter 14 The Revelation of the Children of God The Signs of God s Wrath upon the Children of God The Light of Life in the Darkness of Death The Appearance of Things Unseen For Now We See in a Mirror, Enigmatically; but Then Face to Face When Christ Who Is Your Life Is Revealed, You Also Will Be Revealed with Him 432 Conclusion 436 Notes 441 General Index 523 Scripture Index 546