The Jubilee worship «calvin09» at St Peter’s Cathedral, Geneva at Whit Sunday 31.5.2009, broadcast by Eurovision: An occasion for experiencing the force of John Calvin’s theology and the dynamism that it has given rise to in Protestantism today. Thanks to those who are taking part in it, it reinforces the awareness of the international character of Calvin’s Reformation through a festive and joyful celebration. A unique event, worth being preserved on DVD.
Duration with the bonus material: 80' Languages: Français, Deutsch, English, Italiano, Dutch, Czech
Both practical and cultural, the calvin09 jubilee guide will be a useful companion to the many facets of the Calvin Jubilee, and a lasting souvenir of the event. It is
a brochure in handy pocket-book size (105 x 210mm) with attractive graphics
half a portrait, with an accessible text, condensed but complete, for getting to know the essentials about Calvin and his work
half a programme, with a description of the many events
a synoptic calendar
Publication date: end april 2009
calvin09 chocolate
calvin09 chocolate, created by Blaise Poyet, master chocolatier at Vevey, will change your taste buds. This original creation, which blends a Grand Cru wild chocolate from Bolivia with original spices, presents the Reformer Jean Calvin by means of flavours and aromas.
for Europe: 1 or 2 boxes of chocolate SFR 15.--, EUR 10.35 3 boxes of chocolate SFR 23.--, EUR 15.85 up to 6 boxes SFr 34.--, EUR 23.40
for the USA: 1 or 2 boxes of chocolate SFR 21.--, EUR 18.40 3 boxes of chocolate SFR 35.--, EUR 30.70 up to 6 boxes SFr 47.--, EUR 41.25
12 bonbons, 150 g
CHF 21.50 / Item
CD: John Calvin - a major turning point in the history of the Reformation
This boxed set of 3 CDs is the result of a series of conversations with Jacques Mouriquand for the programme A Vue d’Esprit broadcast by Radio Suisse Romande (Espace 2), on the initiative of Michel Kocher, who is the editorial director. It has been produced by Médias-pro (Protestant Office of the Media) in partnership with the Catholic Centre of Radio and Television, Radio Suisse Romande, the Federation of Swiss Protestant Churches and VDE Gallo.
CD 1 Europe at the time of the Reformation CD 2 The thought of Jean Calvin CD 3 The Reformation spreads
Special postage stamps: sheet with 20 stamps at CHF 1.- (Art. 1471 111)
In the sixteenth century the Reformer Jean Calvin did not just do great things in the church. Born in France, he left also behind traces which have shaped our whole society to the present day. To mark the 500th anniversary of Calvin’s birth the Swiss Post is issuing a special stamp
Value 100 centimes
On sale Philately: from 21.2.2009 to 31.3.2010 while stocks last Post offices: from 5 March 2009 while stocks last
Note Only orders from Switzerland can be accepted on invoice (subject to credit rating check). Foreign customers or customers who want to order by postal order or credit card, please order only under www.post.ch/philashop.
CHF 20.00 / Item
Calvin Jubilee Book
“1509 – Jean Calvin – 2009. His Activity in Church and Society”
Essays on the 500th Anniversary of his Birth
What abiding impulses have Jean Calvin and Calvinism given to church and society down to the present day?
On the occasion of the 500th anniversary of the birth of the Geneva Reformer the authors of the contributions in this book deal with this question by means of select topics relating to Calvin’s theology and his historical influence. At the same time they offer a fundamental and generally understandable introduction to Calvin’s life and theology, his continuing relevance for questions of church, society and politics, and to the history of the Reformation in Switzerland and all over the world. In so doing they do not leave out critical questions about Calvin.
The composite volume, sponsored by the Federation of Swiss Protestant Churches, is a reader-friendly introduction based on sound scholarship, which prompts questions, opens up perspectives and makes discussion possible.
Authors/editors: FSPC: Dr. Martin Hirzel and Prof. Dr. Martin Sallmann, published by Theologischer Verlag Zürich (TVZ) c. 230 pages
Calendar 2009
A cartoon calendar (square format; 17 x17cm folded) illustrated humorously by famous Geneva cartoonists such as Zep, Aloys, Poussin and Tirabosco. It presents the main events taking place in Switzerland and France for the 500th anniversary of Jean Calvin. Historical notes will also make it possible to discover in brief the important contributions of Jean Calvin.
