Herman Selderhuis
An Explorer's Guide to John Calvin
Theology
“This is not just another book on Calvin but a personal and very readable account of the life and doctrine of the Genevan Reformer. Calvin's theological relevance is made clear, classic misunderstandings are cleared up and put aside, and the picture of a man devoted to serving God and the church is painted as a mirror to the reader.”
Christian Living
“Never before have I read such a fine and stimulating overview of Herman Bavinck’s life and theology. John Bolt shows clearly why the study of Bavinck is growing worldwide and why this theology is a great help for today’s Christians. Bavinck and Bolt are a great team!”
Christian Living
“Making use of the most recent in Reformation research, as well as letting the sources speak for themselves, Michael Horton gives us a wonderful overview of how John Calvin saw the life of the Christian. The book demonstrates the open attitude Calvin had toward living in this world and does away with the caricatures that still surround this Reformer. Horton’s book is both academic and practical—a rare but very welcome combination.”
Theology
“Carl Trueman, again, has given us a stimulating book. He manages to demonstrate the relevance of creeds by showing how fresh the old ones are. This book is not only a must-read for those who stick to creeds without knowing why, or for those whose creed it is to have no creed, but for everyone who tries to practice the Christian faith.”
Theology
“Muller continues to surprise readers with fascinating news from historical sources, and this rich volume is the latest fruit of his ongoing research. His careful analysis in Divine Will and Human Choice shows that this theme remains highly relevant for church and society today. Here Muller reevaluates positions, challenges readers, and serves theology with another fine work.”
Doing Theology with the Reformers
Theology
“Once again Gerald Bray has managed to combine his profound knowledge and his great writing style in a book that not only demonstrates that theology was the core matter of the Reformation but also what that theology was, where it came from, and how it functioned. This book is a wonderful help to understand the Reformers and their message and to see the relevance of Reformation theology.”
History & Biography
“David Davis challenges the idea that iconoclasm and Protestantism go hand in hand and presents with his book a major contribution to the academic debate on this issue. It is an enriching pleasure to read and consider his careful analysis of a wide variety of early modern texts and images. The sources presented here also make this book perfect for use in class.”
Institutes of the Christian Religion
Theology
“I am impressed with what Elsie McKee has accomplished. It is amazing how she has managed to translate Calvin's smooth French into an English that is a pleasure to read. Even more important, however, is that she has made this important work of Calvin accessible for a wide audience, so all can experience the stimulus that reading Calvin can give to the church and theology today.”
John Calvin, Refugee Theologian
Theology
“Dr. Woo presents a fresh and fruitful approach to Calvin’s theology by describing his message through Calvin’s experience as a refugee. This not only brings Calvin as a person closer to us but also helps us to understand and apply his thoughts. Woo’s book is a fine contribution to Calvin research, and it demonstrates the relevance of the reformers’ works.”
Theology
“A stimulating and fresh approach to Calvin's Institutes. Boulton succeeds in demonstrating that for Calvin doctrine is in itself practical — and that Protestant theology today can gain much from reading Calvin.”
Christian Living
“What a great gift we have in this new translation of John Calvin’s thoughts on the Christian life. Here we find the biblical foundation and the practical application of what it means to be a Christian. A helpful introduction and smooth translation by two experts on Calvin present us with a highly relevant and encouraging guide to living with Christ.”
Theology
“This rich book takes up the challenge to think beyond 2017 and does so in a very stimulating manner. Each of the contributors is an expert in his field and knows that the Reformation is a highly relevant treasure for both the church and theology. They convincingly encourage the readers to think through this treasure and adopt it. Everyone eager not just to look back at five hundred years of reformation but also to look forward finds here the perfect material.”
Theology
“Finally Bavinck becomes available to the English-speaking world. The Dutch version has been a constant stimulus for students, pastors, and other interested Christians. It has shaped generations of theologians and helped them to preach, think, and act on a fresh, Reformed basis. The strength of Bavinck's dogmatics is that it's neither conservative nor progressive, but its biblical character makes it constantly up-to-date. Baker and the Dutch Reformed Translation Society deserve praise for this project, from which without doubt church and theology will profit for years to come.”
History & Biography
“Here we find far more than a Festschrift as it presents us the latest and finest in Reformation research. And yet it certainly is a true Festschrift as it honors Timothy Wengert with just the same meticulous source work as he himself is famous for. This collection of essays is a lasting gift to the field of sixteenth century studies.”
The Doctrine on Which the Church Stands or Falls
Theology
“Justification is ‘the heart of the matter,’ as Luther called it in his debate with Erasmus. Faith, church, and theology all depend on this doctrine. This topic thus needs attention and—although it sounds odd—deserves a great book like this one edited by Matthew Barrett. The wide spectrum of issues surrounding justification is opened up by a team of top scholars and is written down in a clear and sound biblical style. This book is a very helpful guide for students and pastors but will also help the Christian church rediscover why there is a church and what her core business is all about.”
The Theology of the Westminster Standards
Theology
“Finally we have a solid analysis and an expert portrayal of the theology of the Westminster Standards in which the time of its writing and its direct influence are also described. John Fesko has gathered an enormous amount of information that makes this book a sourcebook par excellence. He does the church and its theology a great favor with this overview, helping us to understand the Westminster Confession and catechisms not only in their theological context, but also in their relevance for today.”
Theology
“Finally a book that not only removes the myth of a lack of mission incentive in the Calvinist tradition, but also solidly and enthusiastically stimulates those inside and outside that tradition to get the message out.”
History & Biography
“This fresh and stimulating approach to one of the key persons in the Reformation movement is the fruit of the writing skills and the impressive knowledge of Peter Opitz. He brings Zwingli’s life and thought to us in a book with a lot more content than its size suggests.”
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