An Explorer`s Guide to John Calvin

Yudha Thianto

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IVP Academic
12 July 2022

Calvinist, Reformed & Presbyterian Churches; Christian theology

Creation is the theater of God's glory. Scripture is like a pair of glasses that clarifies our vision of God. Justification is the hinge on which religion turns. These and other affirmations are often associated with John Calvin, the 16th-century French Protestant Reformer best known for his ministry in Geneva and his authorship of the Institutes of the Christian Religion. Over the course of his lifetime and through several editions, Calvin expanded the Institutes from a brief study to a four-volume book that covers the main doctrines of the Christian faith and continues to shape the theology of the Reformed tradition. In this volume, Reformed theologian Yudha Thianto guides readers through a careful study of Calvin's Institutes. After setting Calvin and his writing in their historical context, he outlines the most significant aspects of Calvin's theology, guiding those who would know more about his work and, through it, the God who inspired him. Books in the Explorer's Guide series are accessible guidebooks for those studying the great Christian texts and theologians from church history, helping readers explore the context in which these texts were written and navigate the rich yet complex terrain of Christian theology.

By: Yudha Thianto
Imprint: IVP Academic
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 223mm, Width: 142mm, Spine: 18mm
Weight: 304g
ISBN: 9781514001264
ISBN 10: 1514001268
Pages: 256
Publication Date: 12 July 2022
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Acknowledgments Part One: Calvin the Man 1. Why John Calvin? 2. Who Was John Calvin? 3. Frequently Asked Questions About Calvin 4. Calvin as a Pastor Part Two: A Guide to The Institutes of the Christian Religion 5. Editions of The Institutes of the Christian Religion 6. Book One of the Institutes 7. Book Two of the Institutes 8. Book Three of the Institutes 9. Book Four of the Institutes Conclusion General Index Scripture Index

Yudha Thianto (PhD, Calvin Theological Seminary) is professor of history of Christianity and Reformed theology at Calvin Theological Seminary. He previously taught as professor of theology at Trinity Christian College. He is the author of The Way to Heaven: Catechisms and Sermons in the Establishment of Dutch Reformed Church in the East Indies in the Seventeenth Century.

Reviews for An Explorer`s Guide to John Calvin

"""This is not just another book on Calvin but a personal and very readable account of the life and doctrine of the Genevan Reformer. Calvin's theological relevance is made clear, classic misunderstandings are cleared up and put aside, and the picture of a man devoted to serving God and the church is painted as a mirror to the reader."" Herman Selderhuis, professor of church history at the Theological University of Apeldoorn and president of the Reformation Research Consortium ""Anyone interested in exploring the life and thought of John Calvin will welcome this book! Thianto is a veteran scholar and teacher of Calvin who guides us step by step to understand Calvin's life and context as well as the dynamic theology that motivated readers of his magnum opus, the Institutes of the Christian Religion. Thianto presents each of the four 'books' of the Institutes, providing clear discussions of their major theological insights. Primarily the Institutes provide a way of understanding God's revelation in Holy Scripture. As such, Calvin's thought has had a lasting impact on the global church. His views also nurture Christian living. Thianto's book helps us understand Calvin's theology and ways his insights can be significant for us today!"" Donald K. McKim, author of John Calvin: A Companion to His Life and Theology and Coffee with Calvin: Daily Devotions"