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Hendrickson Publishers Institutes of the Christian Religion, Deluxe Edition

This limited edition of John Calvin's Reformation classic, Institutes of the Christian Religion, commemorates the 500th anniversary of Calvin's birth in 1509.

This beautiful new jacketed cloth volume features:

  • An eight-page, four-color insert on coated stock, including a frontispiece featuring the title page of the original publication and a timeline of the Reformation and of John Calvin's life
  • Two ribbon markers
  • Gold foil and embossing
The word "Institutes" would be better translated as "Principles of the Christian Faith" or "Instruction in the Christian Faith." The book was intended as an elementary manual for general readers who wanted to know something about the evangelical faith. The first part of the title expressed this aim: "The Principles of the Christian Faith, containing almost the whole sum of godliness and whatever it is necessary to know about saving doctrine." Calvin later wrote that, when he undertook the work, "all I had in mind was to hand on some elementary teaching by which anyone who had been touched by an interest in religion might be formed to true godliness. I labored at the task especially for our own Frenchmen, for I saw that many were hungering and thirsting after Christ and yet that only a very few had any real knowledge of him."
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Customer Reviews for Institutes of the Christian Religion, Deluxe Edition
Review 1 for Institutes of the Christian Religion, Deluxe Edition
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excellent resource

Date:May 3, 2013
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kenny
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This is a great resource for all Christians. From history to information still needed today, it is a must read.
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Date:March 29, 2013
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A timeless classic, quality constructed, an outstanding value and prized addition to my private collection.
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Very Satisfied

Date:March 29, 2013
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I use Christainbooks.com for all my purchases. I have had excellent service and have been more than satisfied with every aspect of doing business with them.
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Review 4 for Institutes of the Christian Religion, Deluxe Edition
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valuable format for great Christian classic

Date:June 6, 2012
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keastm
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I have appreciated the high quality and professional production of the Institutes - a book which should be cherished and read by all those who love God's Word and His church. I recommend this to all and have enjoyed being the owner of such a pleasing format version of this great book.
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Review 5 for Institutes of the Christian Religion, Deluxe Edition
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Wow!

Date:May 27, 2012
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Kadje
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When I saw the price for this book I was afraid it might be too good to be true. However, the quality of the book is excellent! The two attached book ribbons are a lovely feature. I was afraid this might be above my level of comprehension but the translation is quite readable (easier to understand than KJV English).
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Review 6 for Institutes of the Christian Religion, Deluxe Edition
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A very good value

Date:March 12, 2012
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This book was constructed well for the price that was paid. The only reason I didn't give it five marks in the quality section, is that the hardcover could be a bit more sturdy. This book is meant to used as reference and as such will be paged though quite a bit. I think that the book could fall apart with heavy use. That being said, I wouldn't hesitate to purchase this book again as it was only twenty dollars. So it is an excellent value. It has two ribbon markers. The print is clear and easy to read. The binding is secure. The only negative isn't that big of an issue especially for a twenty dollar purchase. If you have thought about buying this title I would't hesitate to recommend this book. It should do well on a shelf where a paperback might not fare as well.
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Review 7 for Institutes of the Christian Religion, Deluxe Edition
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Date:October 21, 2009
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Barbara Thayer
This is an excellent addition to my Christian library. As a Calvinist, I want to be able to refer over and over again to this book. John Calvin lays out what it means to be a believer in the reformed tradition. I highly recommend this edition as it is beautifully presented and certainly useful in Christian study.
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Review 8 for Institutes of the Christian Religion, Deluxe Edition
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Date:July 31, 2009
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Kelly Williams
I heard a great theologian state once that no man every had a more profound sense of God than John clavin. After reading this book I know what he means. This book is rich with theological truth and full of devotional language. It makes you want to worship the God that Calvin exalts and honors.
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