Institutes of the Christian Religion

By: John Calvin

Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co. / 1845 / Paperback

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Theologian par excellence, Calvin is best known for his Institutes of the Christian Religion, a theological introduction to the Bible and vindication of Reformation principles. Beveridge's 1845 translation of Calvin's magnum opus is now available in a one-volume format that retains the pagination of the original two volumes. 1310 pages, softcover from Eerdmans.

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Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 1310
Vendor: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co.
Publication Date: 1845

Dimensions: 6 X 9 X 2 1/4 (inches)
ISBN: 0802881661
ISBN-13: 9780802881663
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I have not started reading the actual book yet.. I'm in the introduction/epistle to the reader pages and am not a scholar (the actual Institutes starts on page 36). The language does require a dictionary and a LOT of thought process. What I have read so far, is just wonderful.. John's note to the King of France is just... Wow. I would recommend this book to anyone who is struggling with understanding the difference between Calvinism and Hyper-Calvinism. You have to go to the source of things to find answers! In this case, John Calvin's Institutes and the Holy Bible. Christianbook.com is a wonderful website to buy GREAT books for a LOW price! I could not believe I found this book for only $27.00 with free shipping (promotion)!! Retail value is for $36, plus tax! Thanks Christianbook.com! January 22, 2010

The book is spiritual and devotional at core, its impact in history cannot be denied. Personally, I find this book (Beveridge's translation) superior to Ford's translation -- because it captures Calvin's devotional character well. Ford's translation is too academic and cold. As for Calvin's book, it expanded my view of God in a such way that it changed my worship and service to God. The book is utterly Biblical and God-glorifying. If you are going to delve into Christian Classic, this is well worth your time and energy. Calvin's theme in his life was "to illustrate the glory of God." And this book is full of such conviction. October 24, 2005

Outstanding volume--a must own/read for those seeking to understand Reformation theology from the pen of one of the leading-edge reformers. Though Battle's translation may read easier, it is not as true to Calvin's original as Beveridge's offered here. September 29, 2003

I love Calvin, but this translation is archaic. Get the better, easier to read translation by Ford Battles (in the library of Christian Classics series) for just a few dollars more. You'll be glad you did if you ever want to read the Institutes. June 9, 2003