Book Review: "Calvin's Theology and its Reception" - 5 Stars
Calvin’sTheology and its Reception: Disputes, Developments and New Possibilities J. Todd Billings and I. John Hesselink, editors Westminster John Knox Press 100 Witherspoon Street Louisville, KY 40202-1396 www.wjkbooks.com Copyright 2012 ISBN: 978-0-664-23423-3; $30.00 Reviewed by Rev. Dr. Michael Philliber, Assistant Pastor, Heritage Presbyterian Church (PCA), Edmond OK 5 Stars The ripple-effect of Calvin’s thinking has sent it’s subtle, and not so subtle, waves into many corners of the Christian lake. An excellent example of the various ways this has happened are elucidated in “ Calvin’s Theology and Its Reception: Disputes,Developments and New Possibilities ”, edited by J. Todd Billings and I. John Hesselink. This manageable, 250 page paperback, is written for seminarians, pastors, thinkers and theologians, while being accessible enough for the thoughtful lay reader. The editors, who also authored two of the chapters, have set up five sections that cover ...