David J. Engelsma
2001-11-01
Review Article: The Recent Bondage of John Calvin: A Critique of Peter A. Lillback's The Binding of God David J. Engelsma The Binding of God: Calvin's Role in the Development of Covenant Theology, by Peter A. Lillback. Grand Rapids: Baker, 200 1. Pp. 331. $24.99 (paper). This is an unconvincing treatment of a worthwhile subject: the doctrine of the covenant in John Calvin. It is a disturbing book: Calvin is made to teach the doctrine of justification by faith and works. This much can be said...