Herman J. Selderhuis is professor of church history and church polity at the Theological University Apeldoorn (Netherlands) and director of the University's Institute for Reformation Research. He is a leading Reformation historian and author of several books, including Calvin's Theology of the Psalms.
"This new and engagingly written interpretation of Calvin by a
major scholar will be very useful for jaded readers who are willing
to give Calvin another chance--and rediscover the very human, very
realy sixteenth-century person."
*Elsie McKee, Interpretation, January 2011*
"The genius of this book lies not, admittedly, in its revelation of
novel biographical facts about Calvin but in the humanity it
manages to impart to a subject who, despite frequent scrutiny, has
somehow remained so ethereal for several centuries."
*Aaron Denlinger, Scottish Bulletin of Evangelical Theology*
"A close and intimate look at the reformer of Geneva whose thoughts
are shown to be more complex and feelings even richer than may seem
on the surface. Any clear writing that reintroduces and stimulates
interest in the life and thought of this great reformer is to be
greatly appreciated."
*Sung-Sup Kim, Koinonia*
"A fascinating book, easy to read and extremely interesting. Once
having dipped into it, one finds the book hard to lay aside. This
is an attractive feature and recommends it for future reading.
Anyone, including high school students with an interest in their
heritage, will find it worthwhile."
*Herman Hanko, Protestant Reformed Theological Journal, April
2010*
"Selderhuis has written a beautiful biography. One of the major
contemporary interpreters of Calvin's life and thought, he brings a
wealth of knowledge and experience to this refreshingly readable,
entertaining, informative biography. Highly recommended."
*D.M. Whitford, Choice, July 2009*
"Five hundred years after the birth of John Calvin, it is
appropriate to have an excellent new biography on his life. Too
often Calvin books relate only to his theology without any
discussion of the man himself. The book explores all facets of
Calvin's life."
*JD, Libraries Alive, Spring 2010*
"Selderhuis has uncovered numerous facts not found in other
biographies about the Reformer's life and thought."
*David B. Calhoun, Presbyterion: Covenant Seminary Review*
"In the midst of the proliferation of new titles on Calvin, this
new biography stands out as a gem. Selderhuis exhibits a wealth of
knowledge of the sources on Calvin's life and locates Calvin
squarely within the setting of the sixteenth-century
Reformation."
*Cornelis P. Venema, Mid-America Journal of Theology, 2009*
"Among many, many publications about Calvin in this 500th
anniversary of his birth, this one stands out for its being based
largely on Calvin's letters and other writings--Calvin himself
having said that we learn most about people from their
letters."
*The Presbyterian Outlook, November 9, 2009*
"Selderhuis has done us a great service by producing a well-written
biogrpahy of the Reformer of Geneva, John Calvin. I would heartily
recommend Selderhuis's biography to all adult believers, and not
simply to Calvinists."
*Ben Westerveld, New Horizons, October 2009*
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