John Calvin Today - by Donald K McKim (Paperback)

About the Book

John Calvin Today focuses on John Calvin (1509-1564) in ways that enhance the understanding of Calvin in his historical contexts and the ways in which his work was appropriated in the world and received internationally. This new volume will convey evolving emphases in Calvin studies with chapters from leading Calvin scholars.

Book Synopsis

John Calvin Today provides resources for understanding aspects of Calvin's life, thought, and influence which are focused differently than in earlier books. The Four main Parts of this book extend the concerns of earlier studies. This book will open wider areas of contexts: Calvin as a person, and ways Calvin impacted important social, political, and ecclesiastical issues themselves, as well as ways Calvin influenced the specific continents where his ideas spread. The Four Parts of the book provide a wide but focused look at important dimensions for Calvin study. Part I: Calvin's Contexts. Calvin's life and work took shape in relation to a number of elements. This part explores these Part II: "Calvin the Person" in his various roles focus on Calvin as Refugee, Prophet, and Colleague. Part III: "Calvin in the World" reflects Calvin's understandings of political and economic topics as well ways in which his life and work have related to Colonialism, Race, and Wealth and Poverty in Society and to Ecumenism. Part IV: "Receiving Calvin." Here, Calvin in global contexts are explored in several chapters. Chapters on "Calvin Today" and "Calvin Resources" in this Part indicate the overall significance and importance of Calvin's life and work; as well as contemporary resources for Calvin studies.

Review Quotes

John Calvin Today brings together leading Calvin scholars to provide an up-to-date overview of the reformer. This fine volume devotes ample attention to contexts and reception of Calvin, embedding him in both the sixteenth and the twenty-first century. This is the go-to volume for a new generation of Calvin students, and a hallmark of current Calvin studies. --Arnold Juijgen, Protestantse Theologische Universiteit