On the Harmony of the Law
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John Calvin's On the Harmony of the Law examines the coherence between Old Testament law and New Testament Christian ethics, seeking consistent interpretation for Christian practice.
In it, Calvin addresses economic matters like usury, arguing that prohibitions apply specifically to oppressive interest charged to the poor rather than all interest universally.
His approach returns to Scripture (ad fontes) and emphasizes moral nuance and situational judgment.
Calvin's writings influenced Reformed attitudes toward lending, charity, and community economics.
The work contributed to Protestant theological discussions on how biblical law informs civil and moral life.
In it, Calvin addresses economic matters like usury, arguing that prohibitions apply specifically to oppressive interest charged to the poor rather than all interest universally.
His approach returns to Scripture (ad fontes) and emphasizes moral nuance and situational judgment.
Calvin's writings influenced Reformed attitudes toward lending, charity, and community economics.
The work contributed to Protestant theological discussions on how biblical law informs civil and moral life.
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