back Calvin Logo next  Chapter 11.   There are three leading
divisions in this chapter. The first contains a refutation of
those who ascribe a visible form to God, (s. 1 and 2,) with an
answer to the objection of those who, because it is said that
God manifested his presence by certain symbols, use it as a
defence of their error, (s. 3 and 4.) Various arguments are
afterwards adduced, disposing of the trite objection from
Gregory's expression, that images are the books of the
unlearned, (s. 5-7.) The second division of the chapter relates
to the origin of idols or images, and the adoration of them, as
approved by the Papists, (s. 8-10.) Their evasion refuted, (s.
11.) The third division treats of the use and abuse of images,
(s. 12.) Whether it is expedient to have them in Christian
Churches, (s. 13.) The concluding part contains a refutation of
the second Council of Nicea, which very absurdly contends for
images in opposition to divine truth, and even to the
disparagement of the Christian name.     1. God is