As most of you all probably know by now, 2009 is the 500th anniversary of the magisterial Reformer John Calvin’s birth. Many significant and substantial books, articles, and conferences have been issued and planned and will continue for the next year. Among the multitude of books that have been published to honor Calvin, and more importantly, Calvin’s triune God, is this little gem written by John Piper, John Calvin and His Passion for the Majesty of God. The book is comprised of seven chapters and an appendix on the barbaric world of Calvin with specific concern for the Michael Servetus affair. The focus of the book is where it ought to be: on the majesty of the God whom Calvin worshipped and proclaimed. This material originally appeared in Piper’s The Legacy of Sovereign Joy but this format is very convenient and can be read within an hour or so (the book has 59 pages).
It is my prayer that we remember the great John Calvin, who points us to one even greater than he, indeed the greatest of all, God who is Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
Thanks for the book links and info.
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Calvin 500 is now taking registrations for those who wish to make their own arrangements but still attend Calvin500 in Geneva in July 2009. To register, go here. http://www.regonline.com/calvin500_conferences