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Calvin: Institutes of the Christian Religion (2 volume set)
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- Amazon Sales Rank: #191290 in Books
- Published on: 2001-05-18
- Original language: Latin
- Number of items: 2
- Binding: Hardcover
- 1800 pages
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Synopsis
Under the supervision of John McNeill, a team of expert Latinists and Calvin scholars worked to produce what has become the definitive English edition of the "Institutes". All previous editions were consulted; references and notes were verified; and new bibliographies were added. The translation itself preserves the strength and vividness of Calvin's prose, while not flinching from breaking up overly long sentences to conform to modern English usage, or, wherever possible, rendering technical theological terms in simple language.
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This work of theological genius is a text which has influenced Western civilisation for nearly five centuries. It started as the work of a young French refugee, only in his twenties and resident in Geneva. It does not read like other systematic theologies for it is heartwarmingly devotional. It is felt faith explained and defended. The detractors of Calvin are usually lacking in personal contact with his works. Ignorant prejudice against this Marmite reformer will be reduced by acquaintance with this his magnum opus. This modern edition is far more readable than earlier translations.
