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pawnraider
26th November 2007, 08:31 AM
If so, what is you impression of his book. I've been thinking of getting it but I'll wait for opinions.

Thanks,

Frank.
GrinningDwarf
26th November 2007, 09:52 AM
It's one of the bedrocks of Reformed thought. Calvin wrote it specifically for teachers in the church, so they would be able to faithfully teach those in their charge.
Elderone
26th November 2007, 08:00 PM
If so, what is you impression of his book. I've been thinking of getting it but I'll wait for opinions.

Thanks,

Frank.

I have the two volume set and periodically pick a subject and read it. At 1621 pages, without the bibliography and indexes, it can be heavy going straight through. It is the definitive work, IMO, definitely worth the money.
R.J.S
29th November 2007, 06:00 PM
It is very good, and very simple to understand which I like :)
larryjf
11th July 2008, 08:41 PM
He's one of the most consistently biblical systematicians.

I think he's a little off with his ecclesiology, and i don't adhere to his continental view on the Sabbath...but i love his Institutes.

You can read it online here...
http://www.reformed.org/master/index.html?mainframe=/books/institutes/