Why Read Calvin's Institutes? What versions exist? Tips for finishing! // John Calvin's Institutes

“Calvin’s Institutes (5th edition, 1559) is one of the wonders of the literary world,... of the spiritual world,... and the theological world” and you can and should read it. - J. I. Packer

In this video I am sharing about John Calvin's Institutes of the Christian Religion, why read them, what english versions exist, and tips for reading and finishing.

Links:

Crossway PDF Link to proposal for new translation (Due out 2025): https://uploads.crossway.org/excerpt/...

Derek Thomas Article with six tips for reading Calvin's Institutes: https://www.crossway.org/articles/6-t...

Justin Taylor on How to Read Calvin's Institutes: https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/bl...

Year reading plan for Calvin's Institutes by Chapel Library: https://www.chapellibrary.org/api/boo...

Section Titles:
0:00 - Teaser & Welcome
1:03 - Video Sections
2:04 - Why this video
3:50 - Short History on Calvin. Why Read John Calvin?
9:29 - Why Read the Institutes of the Christian Religion?
13:47 - History of the Institutes/Editions
20:47 - What English Translations Exist?
25:54 - Which Version to Get & Read? (English Translations - Major three, and a forth)
31:49 - Where to Start
36:14 - Tips for Finishing Calvin's Institutes
42:47 - Sources of Research Used for Making this Video
43:31 - Final Encouragements

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