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Commentaries, 23 Vols
New UNCOMPLETED SET ( 18). Special Collector's edition. This set should contain the 22 commentary volumes plus the Beveridge edition of Calvin's Institutes. Each volume will include a 500-year logo/emblem to celebrate the 500th anniversary of John Calvin's birth. .Binding is tight and intact. Boarders are clean, straight. Boarders have predominantly crisp corners and frayed on edges, it is very modest but still should be noted. Pages are clean and unmarked, unused/unread , excellent condition overall. See photos for exact details. Volume 1- Genesis, 523 pages Volume 2- Harmony of Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy, 472 pages Volume 3- Harmony of Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy, 436 pages Volume 4- Joshua, Psalms 1-35, 596 pages Volume 5- Psalms 36-92, 506 pages Volume 6- Psalms 93-150, 513 pages Volume 7- Isaiah 1-32, 482 pages Volume 8- Isaiah 35-60, 504 pages Volume 9- Jeremiah 1-19, 496 pages Volume 10- Jeremiah 20-47, 647 pages Volume 11- Jeremiah 48-52, Lamentations, Ezekiel 1-12, 415 pages Volume 12- Ezekiel 15-20, Daniel 1-6, 479 pages Volume 13- Daniel 7-12, Hosea, 530 pages Volume 14- Joel, Amos, Obadiah, Jonah, Micah, Nahum, 534 pages Volume 15- Habakkuk, Zephaniah, Haggai, Zechariah, Malachi, 712 pages Volume 16- Harmony of Matthew, Mark, Luke, 456 pages Volume 17- Harmony of Matthew, Mark, Luke, John 1-11, 457 pages Volume 18- John 12-21, Acts 1-15, 561 pages. M set is NOT Volume 19-Acts 14-28, Romans 1-16, 591 pages Volume 20- 1 Corinthians, 2 Corinthians, 458 pages Volume 21- Galatians, Ephesians, Philppians, Colossians, 1 & 2 Thess, 1 & 2 Timothy, Titus, Philemon, 398 pages Volume 22- Hebrews, 1 Peter, 1 John, James, 2 Peter, Jude, 488 pages .Binding is tight and intact. Boarders are clean, straight. Boarders have predominantly crisp corners and frayed on edges, it is very modest but still should be noted. Pages are clean and unmarked, unused/unread , excellent condition overall.
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Published June 1, 2009
About the author
John Calvin
1,756 books551 followersFrench-Swiss theologian John Calvin broke with the Roman Catholic Church in 1533 and as Protestant set forth his tenets, known today, in
Institutes of the Christian Religion
(1536).
The religious doctrines of John Calvin emphasize the omnipotence of God, whose grace alone saves the elect.
* Jehan Cauvin
* Iohannes Calvinus (Latin)
* Jean Calvin (French)
Originally trained as a humanist lawyer around 1530, he went on to serve as a principal figure in the Reformation. He developed the system later called Calvinism.
After tensions provoked a violent uprising, Calvin fled to Basel and published the first edition of his seminal work. In that year of 1536, William Farel invited Calvin to help reform in Geneva. The city council resisted the implementation of ideas of Calvin and Farel and expelled both men. At the invitation of Martin Bucer, Calvin proceeded to Strasbourg as the minister of refugees. He continued to support the reform movement in Geneva, and people eventually invited him back to lead. Following return, he introduced new forms of government and liturgy. Following an influx of supportive refugees, new elections to the city council forced out opponents of Calvin. Calvin spent his final years, promoting the Reformation in Geneva and throughout Europe.
Calvin tirelessly wrote polemics and apologia. He also exchanged cordial and supportive letters with many reformers, including Philipp Melanchthon and Heinrich Bullinger. In addition, he wrote commentaries on most books of the Bible as well as treatises and confessional documents and regularly gave sermons throughout the week in Geneva. The Augustinian tradition influenced and led Calvin to expound the doctrine of predestination and the absolute sovereignty of God in salvation.
Calvin's writing and preaching provided the seeds for the branch of Protestantism that bears his name. His views live on chiefly in Presbyterian and Reformed denominations, which have spread throughout the world. Calvin's thought exerted considerable influence over major figures and entire movements, such as Puritanism, and some scholars argue that his ideas contributed to the rise of capitalism, individualism, and representative democracy in the west.
The religious doctrines of John Calvin emphasize the omnipotence of God, whose grace alone saves the elect.
* Jehan Cauvin
* Iohannes Calvinus (Latin)
* Jean Calvin (French)
Originally trained as a humanist lawyer around 1530, he went on to serve as a principal figure in the Reformation. He developed the system later called Calvinism.
After tensions provoked a violent uprising, Calvin fled to Basel and published the first edition of his seminal work. In that year of 1536, William Farel invited Calvin to help reform in Geneva. The city council resisted the implementation of ideas of Calvin and Farel and expelled both men. At the invitation of Martin Bucer, Calvin proceeded to Strasbourg as the minister of refugees. He continued to support the reform movement in Geneva, and people eventually invited him back to lead. Following return, he introduced new forms of government and liturgy. Following an influx of supportive refugees, new elections to the city council forced out opponents of Calvin. Calvin spent his final years, promoting the Reformation in Geneva and throughout Europe.
Calvin tirelessly wrote polemics and apologia. He also exchanged cordial and supportive letters with many reformers, including Philipp Melanchthon and Heinrich Bullinger. In addition, he wrote commentaries on most books of the Bible as well as treatises and confessional documents and regularly gave sermons throughout the week in Geneva. The Augustinian tradition influenced and led Calvin to expound the doctrine of predestination and the absolute sovereignty of God in salvation.
Calvin's writing and preaching provided the seeds for the branch of Protestantism that bears his name. His views live on chiefly in Presbyterian and Reformed denominations, which have spread throughout the world. Calvin's thought exerted considerable influence over major figures and entire movements, such as Puritanism, and some scholars argue that his ideas contributed to the rise of capitalism, individualism, and representative democracy in the west.
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October 12, 2011
Obviously, I haven't read all of these. I've read bits and pieces throughout and Calvin's sharp exegesis is second to none. Calvin valued Clarity and Brevity and that is apparent throughout.
December 3, 2013
Calvins commentary is very thorough. I like how he is very detailed, he doesn't go after fanciful interpretations but is very exegetical, he draws from the text instead of reading into it. Though I don't agree with all of his interpretations, such as his position on Hosea's marriage, he is a very honest commentator. I gave it five stars because he is very thorough,its historical value. Even the forewords before the commentary are full of valued instruction, so don't skip this part, overall this is a great investment!
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