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Genesis, Part I
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"The father of modern reformed theology, Calvin was born in 1509, and after Martin Luther was a premiere leader in the Protestant movement. Quoting Charles Spurgeon: "It would not be possible for me too earnestly to press upon you the importance of reading the expositions of that prince among men, John Calvin..." Quoting Arminius: "I affirm that he excels beyond comparison in the interpretation of Scripture, and that his commentaries ought to be more highly valued than all that is handed down to us by the Library of the Fathers; so that I acknowledge him to have possessed above most others, or rather above all other men, what may be called an eminent gift of prophecy" [from Spurgeon's "Commenting and Commentaries", 1876]." (Quote from blueletterbible.org)
Table of Contents:
Publisher's Preface; Translator's Preface; Epistle Of Thomas Tymme; The Author's Epistle Dedicatory; Argument; Chapter 1; Chapter 2; Chapter 3; Chapter 4; Chapter 5; Chapter 6; Chapter 7; Chapter 8; Chapter 9; Chapter 10; Chapter 11; Chapter 12; Chapter 13; Chapter 14; Chapter 15; Chapter 16; Chapter 17; Chapter 18; Chapter 19; Chapter 20; Chapter 21; Chapter 22; Chapter 23; Endnotes
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Forgotten Books is a publisher of historical writings, such as: Philosophy, Classics, Science, Religion, Esoteric and Mythology. www.forgottenbooks.org
Forgotten Books is about sharing information, not about making money. All books are priced at wholesale prices. We are also the only publisher we know of to print in large sans-serif font, which is proven to make the text easier to read and put less strain on your eyes.
"The father of modern reformed theology, Calvin was born in 1509, and after Martin Luther was a premiere leader in the Protestant movement. Quoting Charles Spurgeon: "It would not be possible for me too earnestly to press upon you the importance of reading the expositions of that prince among men, John Calvin..." Quoting Arminius: "I affirm that he excels beyond comparison in the interpretation of Scripture, and that his commentaries ought to be more highly valued than all that is handed down to us by the Library of the Fathers; so that I acknowledge him to have possessed above most others, or rather above all other men, what may be called an eminent gift of prophecy" [from Spurgeon's "Commenting and Commentaries", 1876]." (Quote from blueletterbible.org)
Table of Contents:
Publisher's Preface; Translator's Preface; Epistle Of Thomas Tymme; The Author's Epistle Dedicatory; Argument; Chapter 1; Chapter 2; Chapter 3; Chapter 4; Chapter 5; Chapter 6; Chapter 7; Chapter 8; Chapter 9; Chapter 10; Chapter 11; Chapter 12; Chapter 13; Chapter 14; Chapter 15; Chapter 16; Chapter 17; Chapter 18; Chapter 19; Chapter 20; Chapter 21; Chapter 22; Chapter 23; Endnotes
About the Publisher:
Forgotten Books is a publisher of historical writings, such as: Philosophy, Classics, Science, Religion, Esoteric and Mythology. www.forgottenbooks.org
Forgotten Books is about sharing information, not about making money. All books are priced at wholesale prices. We are also the only publisher we know of to print in large sans-serif font, which is proven to make the text easier to read and put less strain on your eyes.
558 pages, Paperback
First published February 26, 2010
About the author
George Meredith
1,556 books102 followersGeorge Meredith of Britain wrote novels, such as
The Ordeal of Richard Feverel
(1859), and poetic works, including
Modern Love
(1862).
During the Victorian era, Meredith read law, and people articled him as a solicitor, but shortly after marrying Mary Ellen Nicolls, a 30-year-old widowed daughter of Thomas Love Peacock, in 1849 at 21 years of age, he abandoned that profession for journalism.
He collected his early writings, first published in periodicals, into Poems, which was published to some acclaim in 1851. His wife left him and their five-year old son in 1858; she died three years later. Her departure was the inspiration for The Ordeal of Richard Feverel (1859), his first "major novel." It was considered a breakthrough novel, but its sexual frankness caused a scandal and prevented it from being widely read.
As an advisor to publishers, Meredith is credited with helping Thomas Hardy start his literary career, and was an early associate of J. M. Barrie. Before his death, Meredith was honored from many quarters: he succeeded Lord Tennyson as president of the Society of Authors; in 1905 he was appointed to the Order of Merit by King Edward VII.
His works include: The Shaving of Shagpat (1856), Farina (1857), Vittoria (1867) and The Egoist (1879). The Egoist is one of his most enduring works.
Librarian note: There is more than one author in the Goodreads database with this name.
George^Meredith
During the Victorian era, Meredith read law, and people articled him as a solicitor, but shortly after marrying Mary Ellen Nicolls, a 30-year-old widowed daughter of Thomas Love Peacock, in 1849 at 21 years of age, he abandoned that profession for journalism.
He collected his early writings, first published in periodicals, into Poems, which was published to some acclaim in 1851. His wife left him and their five-year old son in 1858; she died three years later. Her departure was the inspiration for The Ordeal of Richard Feverel (1859), his first "major novel." It was considered a breakthrough novel, but its sexual frankness caused a scandal and prevented it from being widely read.
As an advisor to publishers, Meredith is credited with helping Thomas Hardy start his literary career, and was an early associate of J. M. Barrie. Before his death, Meredith was honored from many quarters: he succeeded Lord Tennyson as president of the Society of Authors; in 1905 he was appointed to the Order of Merit by King Edward VII.
His works include: The Shaving of Shagpat (1856), Farina (1857), Vittoria (1867) and The Egoist (1879). The Egoist is one of his most enduring works.
Librarian note: There is more than one author in the Goodreads database with this name.
George^Meredith
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February 13, 2021
Calvin, and commentators like him, are the reason that Spurgeon recommends that pastors read commentaries. Calvin carefully expounds and applies the text for his readers. Commentaries today tend to be highly technical works intended for reference, not for a straight-through reading. That ability to read straight through without losing a sense of the flow of the book is what makes Calvin so useful.
May 1, 2022
I love reading Calvin even when I don’t fully agree with him. It is a huge blessing to have access to his writings!
October 17, 2023
This is an essential premodern commentary to include in a serious study of Genesis. Calvin's encyclopedic knowledge of Scripture and Christian Dogma shine through in this work. Few attempts at exposition have been more thorough and simultaneously more pastoral. Nothing contained in this commentary is written without application in mind. It also becomes clear that this is the fruit of his preaching to his own congregation. There are, however, some areas worthy of critique. First, Calvin has a tendency to reject positions contrary to his out of hand without serious engagement with the arguments. This makes it very difficult to understand his choice of interpretation in difficult passages. Second, the pastoral nature of the treatment sometimes glosses over more difficult passages and at other times botches others. Third, Calvin at times is overeager to reject traditional interpretations from his forebears without much considerations. These criticisms notwithstanding, this is an excellent commentary on Genesis.
June 3, 2021
Calvin's commentaries are phenomenal. This one is no exception. I found it incredibly useful as I have been preaching through Genesis. Many times modern commentators are hesitant to either state what the text means or to affirms what the text means; Calvin has no qualms about this and states clearly what the text means and how it applies to the believer's life.
October 24, 2018
Love Calvin!
March 2, 2020
Beautiful beautiful! Our reformed leader leads us to care for the earth God gave us! Presbyterian environmentalists rule! We must listen to them!
April 29, 2021
Calvin is always so helpful. Engages closely with the text, and full of devotional and doctrinal application.
Used in preparing to preach Genesis in 2021
Used in preparing to preach Genesis in 2021
February 21, 2012
Great stuff. There are a number of places where it's a bit dated but for the most part Calvin's theology powerfully rings true even hundreds of years later.
Displaying 1 - 8 of 8 reviews