A Treatise on Relics
by OpenStories
Original author: Jean Calvin
"A Treatise on Relics" by Jean Calvin is a theological work written in 1543. Calvin systematically challenges the authenticity of Christian relics venerated across Europe, cataloging dubious artifacts from dozens of cities. He documents impossible duplications—saints with multiple bodies, excessive quantities of the Virgin Mary's milk, and Christ's multiplied belongings. Through detailed examination, Calvin argues these objects encourage idolatry rather than genuine faith, urging Christians to abandon relic worship entirely and warning readers against venerating what might actually be thieves' bones or common objects.
A Treatise on Relics, by Jean Calvin. Republished by OpenStories from Project Gutenberg eBook #32136.
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14 Chapters
- 1.Preface618 words
- 2.Preface: To the Second Edition91 words
- 3.Chapter I: Origin Of The Worship Of Relics And Images In The Christian2,824 words
- 4.Chapter II: Compromise Of The Church With Paganism2,990 words
- 5.Chapter III: Position Of The First Christian Emperors Towards Paganism,4,751 words
- 6.Chapter IV: Infection Of The Christian Church By Pagan Ideas And Practices6,388 words
- 7.Chapter V: Reaction Against The Worship Of Images And Other Superstitious5,541 words
- 8.Chapter VI: Origin And Development Of The Pious Legends, Or Lives Of5,939 words
- 9.Chapter VII: Analysis Of The Pagan Rites And Practices Which Have Been6,174 words
- 10.Chapter VIII: Image-Worship And Other Superstitious Practices Of The (1)8,915 words
- 11.Chapter VIII: Image-Worship And Other Superstitious Practices Of The (2)8,890 words
- 12.Chapter VIII: Image-Worship And Other Superstitious Practices Of The (3)8,879 words
- 13.Chapter VIII: Image-Worship And Other Superstitious Practices Of The (4)8,330 words
- 14.Chapter VIII: Image-Worship And Other Superstitious Practices Of The (5)3,845 words