John Calvin’s Institutes and Ottawa County

The following essay was written in response to a scholarship offer made by the History Department of Grand Valley State University in Ottawa County, Allendale, Michigan. The scholarship demanded that in 2000 words or less, the student must explain what his or her favorite history book is. Owing to the fact that I did not win the scholarship, I have edited the content contained herein. My favorite book is John Calvin’s Institutes of Christian Religion. The reasons why this book and its numerous...