R. Scott Clark
R.Scott Clark is the President of the Heidelberg Reformation Association, the author and editor of, and contributor to several books and the author of many articles. He has taught church history and historical theology since 1997 at Westminster Seminary California. He has also taught at Wheaton College, Reformed Theological Seminary, and Concordia University. He has hosted the Heidelblog since 2007.
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>Much of what Darryl Hart has to say about Calvin’s influence seems similar to what I read in Alvin Schmidt’s “Under the Influence: How Christianity Transformed Civilization” a few years back. It was the time and place when the reformers happened to make their move that was coincidental with a general environment of scientific discovery.
Interesting that Roman Catholic nations stayed kind of behind the curve, no?
>This includes the so-called Christian Work Ethic, which probably stems from Apostolic times (especially Paul), not from either Calvin or Luther.
Well, the Reformation was about reclaiming apostolic (i.e. *biblical*) doctrine, now wasn’t it?
Much of what Darryl Hart has to say about Calvin’s influence seems similar to what I read in Alvin Schmidt’s “Under the Influence: How Christianity Transformed Civilization” a few years back. It was the time and place when the reformers happened to make their move that was coincidental with a general environment of scientific discovery. This includes the so-called Christian Work Ethic, which probably stems from Apostolic times (especially Paul), not from either Calvin or Luther.
BTW, just curious: why does Hart use the photo of Dick Allen for his blog moniker?
George, great catch on Dick Allen. I grew up on “Richie” Allen, who was my school boy hero on a team after 1964 with slim pickin’s.