2nd edition
Originally written in 1552, this treatise by Calvin on the doctrines of predestination and providence represents his mature thoughts on these subjects.
In the previous edition, Calvin's treatise was divided into two parts according to the subject matter. This edition of Calvin's Calvinism puts the related topics of predestination and providence together, the way Calvin himself addressed them in his original.
Calvin's Calvinism features brief historical introductions to the treatise and to Calvin's replies to a former friend who wrote against this treatise. These replies are also included in this edition.
What others are saying about this book:
"It would be an understatement to say that this is an important book. Too many people are content to make pronouncements about Calvin and Calvinism without knowing what Calvin actually taught. Others try to paint this false narrative of “Calvin vs. the Calvinists”. The honest reader must go ad fontes, “to the sources”, and there’s no finer presentation of Calvin’s mature thought than this book. Critics of Calvin will be rapidly humbled in reading this book...In other words, this is a monumental worth that will profit Calvinist and non-Calvinist alike. The content of this book is valuable enough as is, but the whole thing is heightened by a wonderful presentation. It’s a brown hardcover with a wonderful texture to it that feels good in the hand. The spine is simple, yet it sticks out on the shelf. The cover has a black and gold space for RFPA’s title as well as the original title of the treatise...“Calvin’s Calvinism” is a masterful and essential contribution to Calvin’s works that are accessible to the English-speaking reader. RFPA is to be highly commended for this contribution and the work they’ve put into creating such a quality product. I encourage you to add this book to your library." - Creeds, Confessions, and Catechisms
Read a review by C. Matthew McMahon (A Puritan's Mind).
- 330 pages
- hardcover
- ISBN 978-0-916206-88-8
- Translated by Henry Cole
- Edited by Russell J. Dykstra
- Release date: 1987, 2009
eBook version available