Behold My Servant
Sermons on Isaiah 52:13–53:12
| Weight | .336 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 22.22 × 14.28 × 1.74 cm |
| ISBN | 9781800405080 |
| Binding | Hardback |
| Format | Book |
| Page Count | 160 |
| Banner Pub Date | 2025 |
| Subtitle | Sermons on Isaiah 52:13–53:12 |
| Translator | White, Robert |
| The Author | Calvin, John |
Book Description
Of the many sermons which Calvin preached on the Book of Isaiah between July 1556 and August 1559, only eleven were published in his lifetime. Seven of them are newly translated here, all on Isaiah’s Fourth Servant Song (Isa. 52:13–53:12). In a series of stunning scenes which have no parallel in prophetic literature, Isaiah delineates the figure of one who is both sacrificial victim and God’s agent of salvation. In identifying the Servant with Jesus Christ, Calvin is at one with the witness of the universal church. In this memorable sermon series, the Reformer explores with sensitivity Isaiah’s contrasting themes of humiliation and exaltation, death and resurrection. At the same time, he demonstrates how great is the power by which God wrests victory from defeat, and how immeasurable is our debt to redeeming love.
Interview with the Translator
Read Robert White’s reflections on years of Calvin translation, along with his assessment of the work that remains to be done here.
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Joseph Wolcott (Creeds, Confessions, and Catechisms) –
The present review consists of three parts: Aesthetics, Content, and Translator.
Regarding aesthetics, this little book is gorgeous. The dust jacket is well-designed. The cover itself looks really nice on the shelf. The type and format is very easy on the eyes. This is about what you’d expect from a Banner of Truth hardcover, and I mean that as a very high compliment.
The content of this book is wonderful. As a general rule, you should read the introduction of books. Robert White’s introduction here is especially helpful, giving the reader good background on Calvin’s preaching in general, the history of his sermons on Isaiah in particular, and the theology of these specific sermons on Isaiah. Once you get past the introduction and into Calvin himself, it just keeps getting better and better. Calvin was a brilliant theologian and exegete of scripture, but he was also a faithful pastor. Most people are familiar with the former but not the latter. This book is one of a growing body of work that seeks to change this unfamiliarity. It’s truly a wonderful and edifying read!
Much could be said about the translator, Robert White. I can’t comment on the quality of the translation, as I don’t know French. What’s beyond doubt for me, however, is that White is quickly asserting himself (rightly so) as one of the greats of Calvin scholarship, up there with names like Henry Beveridge and Ford Lewis Battles. Whereas Beveridge and Battles made great contributions in translating Calvin’s theological works, White has had a unique impact in his overwhelming (though not exclusive) focus on Calvin’s sermons. I commend White for his contributions, and I truly believe he will go down as one of the greats.
In short, this volume is well worth the investment. It’s a wonderful blend of theological rigor, pastoral piety, and Christological clarity.