John Calvin: The Organizer of the Protestant Reformation

At the time of this writing, there had been a marked revival in interest in the person and work of Calvin, which lead to the mass publication of his writings. With these new resources available, Williston Walker wrote this volume in English with a limited scope, but keen focus on the far-reaching influence of Calvin. Walker placed a strong emphasis on Calvin's training, spiritual development and constructive work rather than the lesser details of his relations and the spread of the Reformation. While still offering a chronological look at his life, Walker focused on Calvin's principal controversies and the character and wide scope of his connection to the Reformation as a whole. This volume includes historical photos and illustrations of the key places in Calvin's life—where he studied, lived and preached.