Ian Hamilton on reading Calvin’s Commentary on Genesis
Banner Trustee and Magazine Editor Ian Hamilton explains why John Calvin’s commentaries are worth reading. If you have never read one, watch the video and consider picking up one of the titles listed below.
John Calvin Commentaries
Commentary on the Psalms
Abridged
Description
A treasure chest containing a choice selection of the wonderful riches to be found in Calvin’s commentary on the Psalms, this abridgement is a labour of love by someone who has grown to appreciate Calvin’s method of exposition, faithfulness to the text and practical application. 680pp.
Jeremiah & Lamentations
Volume 5: 48-50
Description
In these extensive expositions we encounter Calvin’s great gifts as an exegete and theologian, but we also see how his experience as a pastor and preacher equipped him to produce this outstanding work. Approx. 2800pp.
Jeremiah
Volume 3: 20-29
Description
In these extensive expositions we encounter Calvin’s great gifts as an exegete and theologian, but we also see how his experience as a pastor and preacher equipped him to produce this outstanding work. Approx. 2800pp.
Jeremiah
Volume 2: 10-19
Description
In these extensive expositions we encounter Calvin’s great gifts as an exegete and theologian, but we also see how his experience as a pastor and preacher equipped him to produce this outstanding work. Approx. 2800pp.
Jeremiah
Volume 1: 1-9
Description
In these extensive expositions we encounter Calvin’s great gifts as an exegete and theologian, but we also see how his experience as a pastor and preacher equipped him to produce this outstanding work. Approx. 2800pp.
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