John Calvin's Institutes or Instruction in the Christian Religion, Dated 1650
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John Calvin's Institutes or Instruction in the Christian Religion, Dated 1650 Overview: Title: Institutie ofte Onderwijsingh in de Christelicke Religie. In vier boecken beschreven door Johannes Calvijn. Nu van nieuws uyt het Latijn en François getrouwelick over-geset door Wilhelmus Corsmannus. Origins and history – John Calvin’s Masterwork: John Calvin (1509–1564), a French theologian and reformer based in Geneva, first published his Institutes in 1536 , originally in Latin. Over the next two decades, Calvin greatly expanded the work—eventually producing a four-book version in 1559 that became the definitive edition. The Institutes provided a clear and systematic defense of Protestant theology. It responded to critics of the Reformation and aimed to educate both laypeople and clergy in Reformed doctrine. Calvin explained topics like the nature of God, the Trinity, the sacraments, justification by faith, Christian liberty, and predestination. Dutch Context – Why This Translation Matters: The Netherlands was a center of Calvinist thought during the Reformation and early modern period. This 1650 edition reflects the continued influence of Calvinism in Dutch society, particularly after the Synod of Dort (1618–1619) , which had established Calvinist orthodoxy in the Dutch Reformed Church. Wilhelmus Corsmannus , the translator, was a Reformed minister in Baardwijk and Gorinchem. He translated the Latin version to make Calvin’s ideas accessible to Dutch-speaking readers. The printer, Paulus Aertsz van Ravesteyn , was an active Amsterdam publisher of theological and scholarly works in the 17th century. The Book’s Role: This translation played a major role in educating Dutch pastors, elders, and students in Reformed theology. It reinforced Calvinism as the official theological standard in the Dutch Republic and helped unify Reformed churches. The book also served as a catechetical and polemical tool —used to contrast Protestant teachings against Catholic doctrine. Dimensions: Weight - 2.16KG Height - 37cm Width - 23.5cm Thickness - 6.5cm Damage: Wearing along the spine Title page is partially off (Please see photos above) Occasional stain Very rare foxing can be found.
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