Calvin and the Church Fathers with Tony Lane
From The London Lyceum by Jordan Steffaniak
May 27, 2026 · 44 min
About this episode
Dr. Tony Lane discusses John Calvin's interaction with the Church Fathers and the theological implications of this relationship.
This episode features Dr. Tony Lane discussing his research on John Calvin's interaction with the Church Fathers, exploring influence, use, and theological continuity. A deep dive into Calvin's methods, sources, and the broader context of Reformation theology. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the London Lyceum Podcast 02:47 Exploring John Calvin and the Church Fathers 06:38 Calvin's Methodology in Engaging the Fathers 10:49 Calvin's Sources and Reading Practices 14:56 Calvin's Apologetic Use of the Fathers 22:13 Key Influences on Calvin's Theology 28:06 Calvin's Selective Engagement with Gregory the Great 33:49 Continuity and Discontinuity with the Early Church 41:48 Theological Retrieval and Calvin's Legacy Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-london-lyceum4672/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
People in this episode
Host: Jordan Steffaniak
Guest: Tony Lane
Topics covered
- John Calvin
- Church Fathers
- Reformation theology
- theological continuity
- Calvin's methodology
- influence of early church
Keywords
- Calvin
- Church Fathers
- theology
- Reformation
- influence
- methodology
- apologetics
- Gregory the Great
- continuity
- discontinuity
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: John Calvin, Church Fathers, Reformation theology, Gregory the Great
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