A concise, readable study for laypersons and clergy alike. Indispensable for all informed people in many different confessional communitites. By "Reformed" the author means those branches of the Church that stem from John Calvin and the Swiss Reformation. With the passion of one who not only observes but believes, this noted authority touches on all aspects of Reformed history, theology, polity, liturgy, and Christian culture with a balance of enthusiasm and critical judgment which always rings true. John Leith is Professor Emeritus of Theology at Union Theological Seminary in Virginia. He is also the author of Basic Christian Doctrine and the editor of Creeds of the Church.

A concise and readable study for laypersons and clergy alike, this book is indispensable for all informed people in many different confessional communities. With the passion of one who not only observes but believes, John Leith touches on all aspects of Reformed history, theology, polity, liturgy, and Christian culture with a balance of enthusiasm and critical judgment that always rings true.

John H. Leith was Professor Emeritus of Theology at Union Theological Seminary and Presbyterian School of Christian Education until his death in 2002. He is the author of a number of books, including Basic Christian Doctrine, An Introduction to the Reformed Tradtion, From Generation to Generation, and Crisis in the Church.

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