Introduction to the Reformed Tradition

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.