CALVIN: A GUIDE FOR THE PERPLEXED

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Paul Helm is J. I. Packer Professor in Theology and Philosophy at Regent College Vancouver Canada.Is written in a style that will let Calvin speak for himself.Written by a leading scholar in the field this will be a significant addition to the successful Guides for the Perplexed series.Calvin is a central figure in Christian history: as a major theologian who is often misinterpreted there is much need for a comprehensive introduction.John Calvin has been the subject of widespread misunderstanding and misinterpretation. He is a figure whom other theologians either seek to capture to endorse their own often very different positions or whom they seek to vilify. Calvin: A Guide for the Perplexed attempts to resituate Calvin by providing a midlevel introduction to his thought. As befits the series special attention is given to Calvins thought not on his character or career. The focus here is not only on Calvins theological positions but also on the philosophy intertwined within them the significance of which is often overlooked.As a major theologian John Calvin is often the subject of widespread misunderstanding and misinterpretation this new Guide for the Perplexed will provide an ideal introduction to his thoughts and views.Introduction 1 Orientation who Calvin was Calvin and Calvinism idolising and demonising recent scholarhip anachronism philosophy. 2. Knowledge of God and self Sensus Divinitatis Revelation Reformed epistemology 3. God in Trinity 4. Jesus Christ his person and his work 5. Grace and faith the will predestination faith and assurance justification and sanctification (twofold righteousness) 6. Ethics natural law/common grace the revealed law and its uses what is valuable intention 7. Church and State word and sacrament Two Kingdoms magistrate resistance 8. Calvin and Calvinism Kendall Puritanism Scholasticism Warfield Further Reading IndexPaul Helms guide to Calvins thought provides an ideal beginning for those wanting to tackle the thought of the great Genevan Reformer for the first time particularly those interested in the philosophicaltheological ideas informing Calvins system. Surefooted and careful in exposition and characteristically clear and generous in style Helm brings to bear his considerable knowledge of Calvins work in this short introduction. Students and scholars alike will greatly benefit from it. Oliver Crisp Bristol University UKPaul Helm has provided us with a first class introduction to Calvins thought in all its grandeur and breadth. There is certainly more to Calvin than predestination. He gives us invaluable insight into the nature of biblical revelation the Trinity and Christ in his offices of Prophet Priest and King. His teaching on salvation through union with Christ and the gift of double grace in him is especially helpful. What he has to say on living the Christian life is full of practical wisdom. This guide will help the perplexed. I hope that it will also stimulate the reader to

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