The Life of John Calvin
| Weight | 0.20 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 18.1 × 12.1 × 1.3 cm |
| ISBN | 9781848711815 |
| Binding | Paperback |
| format | Book |
| page-count | 173 |
| Original Pub Date | 2012 |
| Banner Pub Date | Nov 2, 2012 |
Book Description
Few Christian Leaders have suffered quite so much mis-understanding as John Calvin. He has often been dismissed as a theologian without humanity. In fact the very reverse is much nearer the truth. He was a man of deep and lasting affection, passionately concerned for the cause of Christ in the world; a man who burned himself out for the gospel; a man whose heart belonged to Christ.
In this book the reader will find a straightforward introduction to the life and work of the great Reformer of Geneva. W J. Grier’s fast-moving biography not only depicts the titanic struggle by which the gospel was established in Geneva, but also provides valuable insights into the work of God that we know as ‘the Reformation’. In Calvin’s own words, ‘God’s loving-kindness to us was wonderful, when the pure gospel emerged out of that dreadful darkness in which it had been buried for so many years.’
For Calvin, the Reformation was primarily a movement of the Holy Spirit that turned attention from man-centred religion to God. It is the prayer of the publishers that the retelling of this ‘wonderful’ story will help in the recovery of God-centred Christianity and the raising up of more ‘burning and shining lights’ today.
Table of Contents Expand ↓
| Foreword | vii | |
| 1 | The Early Years | 1 |
| 2 | Wanderings and Flight | 13 |
| 3 | A Protestant Manifesto | 21 |
| 4 | Arrival in Geneva | 29 |
| 5 | First Ministry in Geneva | 35 |
| 6 | Calvin’s Ministry in Strasbourg | 43 |
| 7 | Revolution at Geneva | 51 |
| 8 | Geneva in Calvin’s Time | 59 |
| 9 | Poor or Rich? | 65 |
| 10 | Calvin’s Toils | 69 |
| 11 | Calvin’s Frailties and Charm | 75 |
| 12 | Building the Walls of Zion | 81 |
| 13 | Calvin versus the Libertines | 89 |
| 14 | The Brink of Hostilities | 97 |
| 15 | The Errors of Servetus | 103 |
| 16 | The Burning of Servetus | 109 |
| 17 | Efforts for Union of Protestants | 115 |
| 18 | A City of Learning, Liberty, and Morality | 121 |
| 19 | Preserved amidst Perils | 127 |
| 20 | The Remarkable Growth of Protestantism in France | 133 |
| 21 | The Closing Year | 141 |
| 22 | Calvin as a Thinker | 151 |
| 23 | Preacher and Expositor | 157 |
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David J. Harris –
This is a great little biography of the Geneva reformer. I needed to write a biographical sketch for a church history class, and chose Calvin. This book introduced every major event in Calvin’s life, and was far more valuable to answering questions than some books twice its size. If you want a concise, easy to follow work on Calvin’s life and ministry, look no further.
Jaron –
Wow what a wonderful resource! I would encourage you that this is one of the best places to start if you’re interested in knowing more about John Calvin or thinking about reading his works.
I don’t want to exaggerate how well I think this little biography speaks to the life of John Calvin, but I don’t think I am. I‘ve read a fair amount of Calvin, from the Institute to spending time in his commentaries for personal study and sermon preparation, to reading his tracks and letters, and I think this little biography does a great job of showing the man as a whole.
It speaks to him as the theologian, the commentator, The pastor, the statesman, the husband and the friend.
But I think you’ll of missed everything if you don’t come away from this little book knowing most of all that he was simply a man called out by God, who was deeply motivated and in awe by God‘s glory seen in the gospel of Jesus Christ and gave his whole life to that cause. There is much encouragement and application for Christians in this day and age by learning from John Calvin, who was a sinner saved by grace just like us.
Calvin in simple faithfulness and allegiance to Christ was used by God to do mighty things for God’s glory And we have much to learn from his life.
Brothers and sisters, I couldn’t encourage you enough to buy and read this book!
And thank you Banner of truth for making this edifying book available for myself and Christians everywhere to benefit from!
God Bless