The augustinian Roots of Calvin's Eucharistic Thought

Calvin in the Institutes illustrates the truth of the observation that Reformers claimed to be better interpreters of Augustine as well as of the scriptures. Calvin's assessment of Augustine's authority was high. He used Augustinian ideas to combat radical. Lutheran and Roman teaching on the Euch...

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Author:Joseph Fitzer
Volume:7
Pages:69-98
Periodical:Augustinian Studies
Format:Article
Status:Needs Review
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Summary:Calvin in the Institutes illustrates the truth of the observation that Reformers claimed to be better interpreters of Augustine as well as of the scriptures. Calvin's assessment of Augustine's authority was high. He used Augustinian ideas to combat radical. Lutheran and Roman teaching on the Eucharist, and to formulate his own doctrine. In the short run the position of the Fathers of Trent on Augustine's eucharistic teaching seems to be more reasonable than Calvin's, although considered outside the limits of history Calvin's view is preferable.