Golden Booklet of The True Christian Life - Softcover

Calvin, John; Rotolo, Michael

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1610100603 ISBN 13: 9781610100601

Publisher: Great Christian Books, 2012

Synopsis

This concise work will serve as a wonderful introduction to Calvin and the Christianity that he believed, taught and more importantly,-- lived. A pithy treatment of the Christian life presenting summarily the truths that are dealt with at considerable length in his massive Institutes of The Christian Religion. So important is this book that it was the first of Calvin's writings translated into English. All Christians old and especially new, will prosper by reading this guide to the new life and securing a special place in their library for its periodic rereading.

About this title

From the Back Cover:

Golden Booklet of the True Christian Life has inspired readers around the world for more than four centuries.

This classic devotional will guide you on how to apply the Christian faith in a balanced way to mind, heart, and hand. Originally part of John Calvinís Institutes, it covers themes such as obedience, self-denial, the significance of the cross, and how believers should live their lives today.

Rather than focusing on contemplative other-worldliness, the Golden Booklet of the True Christian Life stresses the importance of a devotedly active Christian life. In style and spirit, it is much like Augustineís Confessions, Bunyanís Pilgrimís Progress, or Thomas ý Kempisís Imitation of Christ. Its intense practicality, however, sets it apart, making it easily accessible for anyone seeking to carry out Christian values in everyday life.

The translator, Henry J. Van Andel, competently preserved the colorful language and direct style of which John Calvin was a recognized master.

About the Author:

Benjamin Wirt Farley is Younts Professor Emeritus of Bible, Religion, and Philosophy at Erskine College. He is the translator of John Calvin's Sermons on the Ten Commandments.

About this edition

• Publisher: Great Christian Books
• Publication date: 2012
• ISBN 10: 1610100603
• ISBN 13: 9781610100601
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 94
• Editor: Rotolo Michael
• Illustrator: Rotolo Michael