Jon Balserak

An Explorer's Guide to John Calvin

Theology

“Introductions to Calvin are a dime a dozen. What distinguishes this volume is its attention to historical context, its detailed coverage of major themes found in the Institutes, and its readability. It is a fine work by a fine scholar and will reward careful and reflective reading!”

Conversations with Calvin

Bible Studies & Devotionals

“This is a wonderful book in which Professor McKim introduces readers to the riches of Calvin's theology and piety in a manner that is both eminently accessible and wonderfully uplifting. The texts from Calvin are superbly chosen and McKim's comments clear and discerning. I cannot recommend this highly enough—it's a delightful volume.”

Heinrich Bullinger

History & Biography

“This is a marvelous book! The writing is clear and accessible. The questions for discussion at the end of each chapter make it perfect for the thoughtful individual as well as for book clubs/church groups. Readers of West and McKim’s text will find lucid and extremely thoughtful discussion of a major sixteenth-century Reformer whose thought and life are fully deserving of treatment. A wonderful work, and highly recommended.”

Martin Bucer

History & Biography

Foreword

(wrote the foreword)

The People's Book

History & Biography

“This valuable collection of essays from an excellent group of scholars does a superb job of covering topics ranging from Latin Bibles to vernacular culture, perspicuity, and reading the Reformers after Newman. A great mix of historical and theological material and a pleasure to read.”

The Reformers on War, Peace, and Justice

History & Biography

“This is a superb volume! The ideas one encounters here are articulated by a range of different Early Modern reformers writing within their own particular settings; they speak to their own problems, specific concerns, idiosyncratic desires, and hopeful solutions. The authors introduce each reformer in a readable and scholarly manner, explaining who they are, what characterized their lives, and what situations they sought to address. The volume will make a brilliant addition to undergraduate or graduate seminars, not to mention one’s personal library. The authors’ selections are engaging, fresh, and illuminating.”