Institutes of the Christian Religion, Book 1
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John Calvin
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Institutes of the Christian Religion is John Calvin's seminal work on Protestant systematic theology. Highly influential in the Western world and still widely read by theological students today, it was published in Latin in 1536 and in his native French in 1541, with the definitive editions appearing in 1559 (Latin) and in 1560 (French).
The book was written as an introductory textbook on the Protestant faith for those with some learning already and covered a broad range of theological topics from the doctrines of church and sacraments to justification by faith alone and Christian liberty, and it vigorously attacked the teachings of those Calvin considered unorthodox, particularly Roman Catholicism to which Calvin says he had been "strongly devoted" before his conversion to Protestantism. The over-arching theme of the book – and Calvin's greatest theological legacy – is the idea of God's total sovereignty, particularly in salvation and election.
The Institutes are a primary reference for the system of doctrine adopted by the Reformed churches, usually called Calvinism.
Book One of the Institutes treats of the knowledge of God, considered as the Creator, Preserver, and Governor of the world, and of every thing contained in it. (Summary from Wikipedia & preface)
Book 2 may be found here: LINK
Book 3 may be found here: LINK
Book 4 may be found here: LINK (11 hr 12 min)
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Institution of the Christian Religion,
Vince Willard
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Chuck Noren
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It is remarkable that in essentially the first generation of Protestant Reformers something so mature and deep is produced. I am greatly benifiting from this work.
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I believe in the Doctrines of Grace or Calvinism, and I like very much to listen to the reader TriciaG because her voice is clear and articulate and she reads slowly in an intelligible way which is very helpful to me whose native language is not English. Sincerely yours, George Kwayfaty.
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Frazier
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I enjoyed this book and would recommend it to anyone who loves the word of God. John Calvin certainly supports his views very well with several references scriptural and literal. I enjoyed following along in my bible with the readers.
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Vince willard
(5 Sterne)
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V.q.
(5 Sterne)
Excellent exposition! Calvin gives the pious mind deep water in which to exercise and become proficient.
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Michael S
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My preference is a single reader rather than multiple readers.
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