John Calvin: His Life, Letters And Work

By Hugh Young Reyburn

Book Overview

John Calvin: His Life, Letters and Work is a comprehensive biography of the famous French theologian and religious reformer, John Calvin. Written by Hugh Young Reyburn, the book delves into Calvin's life, exploring his childhood, education, and religious journey. The author also examines Calvin's major works, including his influential Institutes of the Christian Religion, which established him as a leading figure of the Protestant Reformation.The book is divided into three parts, with the first section providing an overview of Calvin's life and times. This includes his early years in Noyon, his studies in Paris, and his eventual conversion to Protestantism. The second part of the book focuses on Calvin's letters, providing insight into his personal life and relationships with other prominent figures of the Reformation. Finally, the third part of the book examines Calvin's major works, including his theology, ecclesiology, and political thought.Overall, John Calvin: His Life, Letters and Work offers a thorough and engaging portrait of one of the most important figures in the history of Christianity. It is an essential read for anyone interested in the Reformation, theology, or the life of John Calvin.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1430494484
• ISBN13: 9781430494485
• Release Date: January 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 388 Pages
• Weight: 1.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"