John Calvin (1509-1564) stands with Martin Luther (1483-1546) as the premier theologian of the sixteenth-century Protestant Reformation. Calvin's thought spread throughout Europe to the New World and later throughout the whole world. His insights and influence continue to endure today, presenting a model of theological scholarship grounded in Scripture as well as providing nurture for Christian believers within churches across the globe. Dr Donald K. McKim gathers together an international array of major Calvin scholars to consider phases of Calvin's theological thought and influence. Historians and theologians meet to present a full picture of Calvin's contexts, the major themes in Calvin's writings, and the ways in which his thought spread and has increasing importance. Chapters serve as guides to their topics and provide further readings for additional study. This is an accessible introduction to this significant Protestant reformer and will appeal to the specialist and non-specialist alike.

"A welcome addition to the Cambridge Companion series."
- Theology Today"...a much needed resource for students and researchers."
- SEL: Studies in English Literature, 1500-1900"In the spirit of the highly successful Cambridge Companion series, this volume provides a stimulating introduction to the life, work, and legacy of the reformer John Calvin."
Amy C. Graves, Renaissance Quarterly"This Companion is a worthy addition to the library of anyone interested in Calvin and his impact, and a valuable addition to any church library." - Presbyterian History"In the recent past, The Cambridge Companion series has produced a bevy of helpful undergraduate-level textbooks which also serve as first port of call for more serious academic inquiry, ranging from the history of jazz, to Arabic philosophy, and now to John Calvin: a quintessential sixteenth-century reformer whos scope of influence--both then and now--simply transcends that of Geneva and the Francophone world...The Cambridge Companion to John Calvin is a welcome addition both to the Cambridge Companion series itself and to Calvin studies in general." Sixteenth Century Journal Paul C.H. Lim, Gorden-Conwell Theological Seminary

'Dr McKim gathers an international array of major Calvin scholars, both historians and theologians, to present a full picture of Calvin\"s contexts, the major themes in Calvin\"s writings, and the ways in which his thought spread and has increasing importance today. This is an accessible introduction for specialists and non-specialists.\n

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An international array of major Calvin scholars considers aspects of Calvin's theological thought and influence. Historians as well as theologians present the major themes in his writings in addition to discussing the ways in which his thought spread and has increasing importance today.

A comprehensive and accessible introduction to Calvin by a team of leading international scholars.

Donald K. McKim has served as Academic Dean and Professor of Theology at Memphis Theological Seminary, and Professor of Theology at the University of Dubuque Theological Seminary, in addition to being a pastor in Presbyterian Church (USA) churches. He is the author and editor of over twenty-five books and currently works as Academic and Reference editor for Westminster John Knox Press.

Introduction; Part I. Calvin"s Life and Context: 1. Calvin"s life Alexandre Ganoczy, translated by David L. Foxgrover and James Schmitt; 2. Calvin"s Geneva William G. Naphy; Part II. Calvin"s Work: 3. Calvin"s writings Wulfert de Greef; 4. Calvin as a biblical interpreter John L. Thompson; 5. Calvin"s theology I. John Hesselink; 6. Calvin"s ethics Guenther H. Haas; 7. Calvin"s preaching Dawn De Vries; 8. Calvin on Piety Joel R. Beeke; 9. Calvin and social-ethical issues Jeannine E. Olson; 10. Calvin and political issues William R. Stevenson, Jr.; 11. Calvin"s controversies Richard C. Gamble; Part III. After Calvin: 12. The spread of Calvin"s thought Andrew Pettegree; 13. Calvin and Calvinism Carl R. Trueman; 14. Calvin"s heritage R. Ward Holder; Part IV. Calvin Today: 15. Calvin"s role in church history David F. Wright; 16. The place of Calvin in Christian theology B. A. Gerrish; 17. Calvin in ecumenical context Jane Dempsey Douglass; 18. Calvin in context: current resources Karin Maag and Paul Fields.