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Customer Reviews for Baker Calvin's Commentaries, 22 Volumes/with bonus copy of Calvin's Institutes
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Baker Calvin's Commentaries, 22 Volumes/with bonus copy of Calvin's Institutes
A prolific scholar and theologian, John Calvin authored not only his famous Institutes of the Christian Religion, but also commentaries on twenty-four books of the Old Testament and all of the New Testament except for 2 & 3 John and Revelation. These classic commentaries by a towering figure in the Reformation continue to be valued exegetical reference works for pastors and serious students of the Bible. All 22 volumes of Calvin's Commentaries are handsomely bound, and come with a bonus copy of Henry Beveridge's classic translation of the Institutes.
Note to our international customers: Due to the weight of Calvin's Commentaries, 22 Volumes/with bonus copy of Calvin's Institutes, this product has an additional $50.00 international shipping surcharge to help us cover our actual shipping costs. The surcharge will be reflected on the final checkout screen before you submit your order.
Note to our international customers: Due to the weight of Calvin's Commentaries, 22 Volumes/with bonus copy of Calvin's Institutes, this product has an additional $50.00 international shipping surcharge to help us cover our actual shipping costs. The surcharge will be reflected on the final checkout screen before you submit your order.
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Customer Reviews for Calvin's Commentaries, 22 Volumes/with bonus copy of Calvin's Institutes
Review 1 for Calvin's Commentaries, 22 Volumes/with bonus copy of Calvin's Institutes
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Meets all expectations
Date:August 7, 2012
DHerson1971
Location:Kalamazoo, MI
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I most certainly recommend Calvin's Commentaries, 22 Volumes/with bonus copy of Calvin's Institutes become a part of every Christians library.
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Review 2 for Calvin's Commentaries, 22 Volumes/with bonus copy of Calvin's Institutes
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Very Cheap and Great value.
Date:June 6, 2012
Hong Gil Dong
Location:South Korea, Seoul.
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Calvin is the most important person in Christian History.
Also his bible commentaries. This set is good for christians for studying bible.
Also his bible commentaries. This set is good for christians for studying bible.
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Review 3 for Calvin's Commentaries, 22 Volumes/with bonus copy of Calvin's Institutes
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Date:March 22, 2012
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Commentaries provide a wealth of information to a student of the Bible. We can turn to them when we encounter a passage in Scripture that gives us pause. We can also use them to understand a particular point of view. Both of those can be found in John Calvin’s 22 volume commentary set.
John Calvin was one of the great reformers of the church. He devoted himself to preaching and teaching God’s Word. Throughout his life he wrote about the doctrines we find in Scripture. His Institutes of Christian Religion is a classic and his commentaries are excellent as well.
He is most known for his teaching on the doctrines of grace, or better known as Calvinism. In this commentary set you will find those doctrines expounded throughout. This shouldn’t be a hindrance to anyone who objects to that teaching because there is so much more in this commentary set than those doctrines. Also, this will give you a better understanding of those doctrines which is a good thing.
As I prepare to teach Sunday School or preach a sermon I turn to Calvin as much as anyone else. His commentaries are an invaluable tool in my Bible study and will be in yours. Your faith will grow as you sit under Calvin’s teaching.
The only books of the Bible Calvin didn't write a commentary on are 2 and 3 John and Revelation.
As an added bonus, you will receive a copy of his Institutes when you order through Christianbook. Don’t pass up this commentary set.
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Review 4 for Calvin's Commentaries, 22 Volumes/with bonus copy of Calvin's Institutes
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This is so great!
Date:March 2, 2012
Pastor D
Location:Indiana
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I love this set and have already learned so much. Calvin is a huge help in my learning.
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Review 5 for Calvin's Commentaries, 22 Volumes/with bonus copy of Calvin's Institutes
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Calvin can be cool. . .
Date:October 11, 2011
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As a member of the church of Christ (re: New Testament) I am not a 'calvinist', but am interested in commentaries in general. Awhile ago, a preacher told me that Calvin's commentaries are actually pretty interesting, and just the other day another one told me that he doubted that Calvin himself would approve of the TULIP thing. Now as I am using this commentary, I am finding things to suggest he may have a point. For example, he says a few things about predestination in his comments on Ephesians chapter one that support that notion.
The set is well bound, and set in a very readable type, comfortable even for an old man like myself. At this great price especially, I highly recommend it.
The 'Institutes' book that came with it is also quite interesting. He makes probably the best case that can be made for what is called 'Infant Baptism', but it just doesn't hold water. This guy had a lot of free time on his hands. And also an opinion of himself that was a bit higher than it should be, otherwise he is an interesting read.
The set is well bound, and set in a very readable type, comfortable even for an old man like myself. At this great price especially, I highly recommend it.
The 'Institutes' book that came with it is also quite interesting. He makes probably the best case that can be made for what is called 'Infant Baptism', but it just doesn't hold water. This guy had a lot of free time on his hands. And also an opinion of himself that was a bit higher than it should be, otherwise he is an interesting read.
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Review 6 for Calvin's Commentaries, 22 Volumes/with bonus copy of Calvin's Institutes
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One Of The Greatest Works In Christendom!
Date:October 10, 2011
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This is truly a great set by one of the greatest minds in Christendom.
I have newer commentaries, but I all ways find myself going back to this set. It is a good balance of application and exegesis.
For this price you can not go wrong. It does not matter if you hold to all the points that Calvin teaches, you will find yourself being blessed by a man whose heart is running after God.
Be Encouraged:-)
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Review 7 for Calvin's Commentaries, 22 Volumes/with bonus copy of Calvin's Institutes
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Date:October 7, 2011
Martin
Location:Whittier, Ca.
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Calvin's Cpmmentaries are outstanding. There's nothing better than to be able to go back hundreds of years to experience one of our great and learned defenders of the faith personally, through their works.
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Review 8 for Calvin's Commentaries, 22 Volumes/with bonus copy of Calvin's Institutes
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Nice Insight Into the Thinking of the Period
Date:August 19, 2011
Paul Hornbeck
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An excellent glimpse of the thinking of one of the early reformation movement's main voices. John Calvin's interpretations provide a thorough treatment of the word through the eyes of a person of his time. Sometimes unforgiving of the established religious groups of his time, he nevertheless provides an honest, though maybe a bit self assured view of the scripture. Overall an interesting peak into the thinking of the early reformation movement.
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Review 9 for Calvin's Commentaries, 22 Volumes/with bonus copy of Calvin's Institutes
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This product is highly qualified.
Date:May 10, 2011
morning star
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It`s really valuable product to the students intend to theological progress. It`s very helpful to study John Calvin, especially his unique concept to the Bible. A Cover is highly qualified and luxurious. Except The font is uncompfortable to be read, It`s almost perfect one. In addition the price is amazingly reasonable. It`s very lucky to contact your homepage and have chance to own this great features. Thank you.
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Review 10 for Calvin's Commentaries, 22 Volumes/with bonus copy of Calvin's Institutes
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a great set of insigtful works
Date:January 20, 2011
Jerry
Location:Bath, NY
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An outstanding value ...I was also very impressed with how insightful and understandable the commentaries are compared to present day writings.
Thank you for making these commentaries so affordable and accessible.
Thank you for making these commentaries so affordable and accessible.
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Review 11 for Calvin's Commentaries, 22 Volumes/with bonus copy of Calvin's Institutes
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Wonderful addition to my library
Date:January 18, 2011
TimL
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I began reading Calvin's commentary on the book of Genesis and I am very impressed.
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Review 12 for Calvin's Commentaries, 22 Volumes/with bonus copy of Calvin's Institutes
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Very valuable resource
Date:January 7, 2011
Rich
Location:Ballston Spa, NY
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Very valuable resource for an extremely reasonable price! I shopped it elsewhere, and this price was the best. All 23 volumes will last a long time.
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Review 13 for Calvin's Commentaries, 22 Volumes/with bonus copy of Calvin's Institutes
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Awesome value!
Date:November 24, 2010
givengrace
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This deal is a steal, an entire 22 volume commentary set by a very respected theologian plus The Institutes of the Christian Religion for only $120! As a new christian/student of the bible who enjoys studying the bible and reading solid and classical christian books this is the icing on the cake to my growing collection.
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Review 14 for Calvin's Commentaries, 22 Volumes/with bonus copy of Calvin's Institutes
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mind boggling deal!!!!!!!!!
Date:November 19, 2010
Corey
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This set of commentaries is remarkable for the money. The quality of the books themselves is definitely good. The "Institutes of the Christian Religion" and is a BIG hardback book (EXCELLENT QUALITY), over a 1,000 pages & retails for $24.95. BTW I agree with Dr. D.A. Carson that Calvin's commentaries are excellent, but you should always cross check with modern commentaries since modern commentaries have a much larger resource pool to draw from (additional manuscripts and other writings from the patristic era discovered by archaeology, etc...). Calvin's resources were very few (much like Sir Isaac Newton) yet his exegetical skills were razor sharp; hence, producing this consistently solid series of commentaries - BUY IT!
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Review 15 for Calvin's Commentaries, 22 Volumes/with bonus copy of Calvin's Institutes
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Great Deal; Okay Theology
Date:November 3, 2010
Jerome
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Even though I find much of John Calvin's theology to be rationalistic and glory-driven, nevertheless, this 22 volume set of his commentaries is an amazing and worthwhile deal. Calvin the most influential theologian of the reformation period (even more so than Luther--whose theological tradition I follow). Too many have dismissed Calvin out of ignorance, having never read him. It is time that we start to read Calvin again, and assess exactly what he got right and what he got wrong.
A familiarity with Calvin's works opens up dialogue between Protestant church bodies, and causes us look to our common object of faith: Jesus Christ. The Christology of Calvin--which I find to be in error on a number of accounts--is well presented in these commentaries. Moreover, the free inclusion of Calvin's Institutes leaves you wondering if such a deal is too good to be true.
In terms of value, it is an excellent buy. In terms of theology, it is a good way to familiarize yourself, whether or not you agree entirely, with one of the greatest theologians of history.
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Review 16 for Calvin's Commentaries, 22 Volumes/with bonus copy of Calvin's Institutes
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Great deal
Date:October 4, 2010
Glenn
Location:Salisbury, Maryland
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I still can't believe I got Calvin's commentaries and the Institutes for just over $100.00 including shipping. Product came quickly and packaged nicely. The commentaries are of good quality and the price is unbelievable. I already had the institutes electronically, but I wanted a hard copy.
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Review 17 for Calvin's Commentaries, 22 Volumes/with bonus copy of Calvin's Institutes
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Wonderful Commentaries
Date:October 4, 2010
Bella
Location:Columbia, SC
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John Calvin's commentaries arrived at my home within a few days after ordering wonderfully packaged. I enjoy the commentaries immensely and the additional copy of Calvin's Institutes. The series has been a great addition to my personal and ministerial life, and I would highly recommend Calvin's commentaries to everyone--whether they're a Calvinist, Arminian, or what-have-you. These are great, thorough commentaries that deal with the original languages as well as having practical application for the Christian. They're also a great asset for personal bible study or private devotions.
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Review 18 for Calvin's Commentaries, 22 Volumes/with bonus copy of Calvin's Institutes
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Date:September 28, 2010
Jonathan Sgalambro
These commentaries are excellent and worth every penny. It is a shame that he never wrote out his thoughts on Revelation. These are a must have.
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Date:August 16, 2010
Luis Gonzalez
I would like to give it more than five stars but only five is possible. The commentaries are done in a very scholarly way, and the Christian institutes of religion are a treasure to have if you are looking to what reform theology is all about. This set of books will change your spiritual life to a more mature one
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Date:July 9, 2010
Douglas Truax- Jr.
I have purchased a great many things from Christianbook.com over the years, but this by far has been one of the greatest investments I've ever made. I have thoroughly enjoyed reading Calvin's thoughts, and have found his commentaries and "The Institutes..." to be a well-spring of knowledge and insight from God.
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