Theology Made Practical: New Studies on John Calvin and His Legacy

“John Calvin stands as one of the giants in the history of Christianity. Unfortunately, his views are too often caricatured, his character is too often slandered, and his ministry priorities are too often misunderstood. In this helpful book, three respected church historians model for us how to write historical theology in service to contemporary pastoral theology. As a pastor-theologian with a keen appreciation for the churchs past, Calvin himself would no doubt appreciate their effort. Theology Made Practical is a helpful resource for evangelical pastors who care deeply about theology and evangelical theologians who are committed to pastoral application, even those who may not share all of Calvins Reformed sensibilities.”

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“Theology Made Practical is written by scholar-pastors about another scholar-pastor who studied and wrote as a theologian but labored and served as a pastor. The authors ably show that Calvin was not only concerned with theological precision but also with its practical value, a theology that aim[s] at the needs of the soul. I highly recommend this insightfuland edifyingwork on the great Reformer.”

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“In every generation, including his own, John Calvin had agitatedly committed detractors. They desired to render his influence of no effect and his person deeply suspect. Those persons now are largely footnotes in books about Calvin. Why? This book demonstrates that answer clearly. The authors diversity of chapters illustrates that Calvin remains irreducibly seminal for the development of Western culture from the time of the Reformation and beyond. His experience of God and His grace, his mind and heart captive to divine revelation in Scripture, his commitment to apply clearly and succinctly the sovereignty of God and truth over all patterns of thoughtthese mark him out as a Christian thinker whose influence endures in every generation and who always has much to say about most things important for Christian living. You will see that conviction profoundly and sweetly foundational to the variety of Calviniana in this book.”

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“These essays by distinguished scholars cover important and sometimes neglected aspects of Calvins life and thought in a stimulating way. They help us see that Calvin indeed remains a solid, lively, and encouraging theologian for Christians today.”

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