Thea B Van Halsema

Jo o Calvino Era Assim foi escrito para contar a hist ria de uma vida. uma tentativa de faz -lo viver, de recapitular algo da extraordin ria e inspiradora personalidade de Jo o Calvino. N o tem a pretens o de discutir sua teologia - outros com compet ncia para tanto j o fizeram muitas vezes. surpreendente descobrir-se quanto se pode conhecer da vida de Calvino por interm dio das suas cartas e escritos, dos registros dos seus dias, e dos bons livros que foram escritos a seu respeito. Fui beneficiada por essa leitura, e pelos dias que passei em Strasbourg e em Genebra nos meados de 1958.Este livro constituiu-se num empreendimento conjunto em nosso lar. Meu marido forneceu-me material, sugest es, e inspira o para escrever. Revisou o manuscrito, preparando-lhe o ndice. Por tudo isso, e mais, desejo agradecer-lhe.Sou grata, tamb m, ao Dr. John Kromminga, Reitor do Calvin Seminary e Catedr tico de Hist ria Eclesi stica, pela sua gentileza em ler o manuscrito.Quando Calvino morreu, seu amigo Guilherme Farel disse: " , qu o alegremente correu uma nobre carreira. Corramos como ele, de acordo com a medida da gra a que nos foi dada". Espero que esta narrativa da hist ria de Calvino nos d inspira o para a carreira que cada um de n s tem de correr.- Thea. B. Van HalsemaGrand Rapids, Michigan, E. U. A. 3 de abril de 1959

This Was John Calvin is a book written by Thea B. Van Halsema that provides a comprehensive and insightful look into the life and teachings of John Calvin, one of the most influential figures in the Protestant Reformation. The book explores Calvin's early life, his conversion to Protestantism, and his eventual rise to prominence as a theologian and religious leader in Geneva, Switzerland. Van Halsema delves into Calvin's key theological ideas, including his doctrine of predestination and his emphasis on the sovereignty of God, as well as his impact on the development of Protestantism and the broader history of Western thought. The author also examines Calvin's personal life, including his relationships with his family, friends, and colleagues, and his struggles with illness and persecution. Throughout the book, Van Halsema draws on a wealth of primary sources, including Calvin's own writings, to provide a nuanced and engaging portrait of this complex and multifaceted figure. This Was John Calvin is an accessible and informative introduction to the life and work of one of the most important figures in Christian history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.