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The '''Corpus Reformatorum''' (Corp. Ref., CR) ( [[Halle, Saxony-Anhalt|Halle (Saale)]], 1834 sqq.), is the general [[Latin]] title given to a large collection of [[reformation]] writings. This collection, which runs to 101 volumes, contains reprints of the collected works of [[John Calvin]], [[Philip Melanchthon]], and [[Ulrich Zwingli]], three of the leading protestant reformers. Texts in the CR are written in either Latin, [[French language|French]] or [[German language|German]] (using [[Fraktur (typeface sub-classification)|''Fraktur'' typefaces]]). |
The '''Corpus Reformatorum''' (Corp. Ref., CR) ( [[Halle, Saxony-Anhalt|Halle (Saale)]], 1834 sqq.), is the general [[Latin]] title given to a large collection of [[reformation]] writings. This collection, which runs to 101 volumes, contains reprints of the collected works of [[John Calvin]], [[Philip Melanchthon]], and [[Ulrich Zwingli]], three of the leading protestant reformers. Texts in the CR are written in either Latin, [[French language|French]] or [[German language|German]] (using [[Fraktur (typeface sub-classification)|''Fraktur'' typefaces]]). |
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A collection of sixteenth century Catholic writings, intended as a counterpart to the Corpus Reformatorum, was begun by Professor Joseph Greving (1868–1919) of the university of Bonn in 1915. It was announced that same year in the ''[http:// |
A collection of sixteenth century Catholic writings, intended as a counterpart to the Corpus Reformatorum, was begun by Professor Joseph Greving (1868–1919) of the university of Bonn in 1915. It was announced that same year in the ''[http://egora.uni-muenster.de/fb2/thrv/aktuelles.shtml Theologische Revue]'' as a "Plan for a [[Corpus Catholicorum]]." <ref>[http://books.google.com/books?vid=0MVAkYQsKvsUdJtolEw&id=q7MOAAAAIAAJ&q=%22corpus+catholicorum%22&dq=%22corpus+catholicorum%22&pgis=1 The Fortnightly review, p. 332]</ref> |
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Revision as of 06:38, 21 May 2007
The Corpus Reformatorum (Corp. Ref., CR) ( Halle (Saale), 1834 sqq.), is the general Latin title given to a large collection of reformation writings. This collection, which runs to 101 volumes, contains reprints of the collected works of John Calvin, Philip Melanchthon, and Ulrich Zwingli, three of the leading protestant reformers. Texts in the CR are written in either Latin, French or German (using Fraktur typefaces).
A collection of sixteenth century Catholic writings, intended as a counterpart to the Corpus Reformatorum, was begun by Professor Joseph Greving (1868–1919) of the university of Bonn in 1915. It was announced that same year in the Theologische Revue as a "Plan for a Corpus Catholicorum." [1]
History
The Corpus Reformatorum was founded through the efforts of German scholar and theologian Karl Gottlieb Bretschneider[2] who began planning for it sometime after 1827. From 1834 until his death in 1848, Bretschneider also served as its primary editor.
List of editors
Following the death of Bretschneider, the remaining editorial duties were taken up by the following.
- Heinrich Ernst Bindseil (1803-1876)
- Eduard Reuss (Reuß) (1804–1891)
- August Edward Cunitz (Caunitz) (1812 - ? )
- Johann Wilhelm (Guilielmus) (William) Baum (1806-1878)
- Emil Egli (1848-1908)
- Georg Finsler
- Walther Köhler
The Corpus Reformatorum online
These works are being digitized by Google Books. Not all volumes are currently available.
Series I: Philip Melanchthon, Opera Quae Supersunt Omnia - Volumes 1-28
Volumes 1-15 edited by Karl Gottlieb Bretschneider. Volumes 16-28 edited by Heinrich Ernst Bindseil.
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Notes
- ^ The Fortnightly review, p. 332
- ^ Karl Gottlieb Bretschneider. - Schaff-Herzog
External links
- Concerning Bibliography, (xix) - The New Schaff-Herzog Encyclopedia of Religious Knowledge
- Philip Melanchthon. Literature (Portrait) - History of the Christian Church, Vol. 7 - Philip Schaff
- Select Bibliography Of the Reformation (2.1.3.) - Westminster Seminary California
- Complete Works of Calvin from the Corpus Reformatorum on CD - The Instituut voor Reformatieonderzoek (Institute for Reformation Research) - Apeldoorn.