John Calvin: Man of the Millennium

John Calvin: Man of the Millennium by Philip Vollmer. hardcover edition. ISBN: 9781934554357.

July 10, 2009, marked the 500th anniversary of the birth of John Calvin. Over time, this Genevans life and labors shook the West and blazed a trail for liberty around the globe, making him arguably the most important man of the last millennium. Calvins worldview spurred Huguenot freedom-fighters to resist tyranny in France, fueled evangelistic efforts to pagan tribes, and, with Knoxs aid, rekindled freedoms fire among the sturdy Scots. Moreover, his influence compelled a hardy group of Pilgrims to settle at Plymouth Rock and later drove a rag-tag band of patriots to fight for American independence. Great as a family read-aloud, this volume brings to life the pivotal moments of Calvins life, including his sudden conversion to Christ, his unforgettable call to Geneva by William Farel, his ongoing struggle with the Libertines, and his marriage and love for his wife, Idelette. It illustrates the key elements of his theology, explains the important roles that he played as theologian, pastor, educator, and statesman, and examines the transformational impact that he had in such countries as Holland, America, and the British Isles.