{"product_id":"john-calvin-pilgrim-and-pastor","title":"John Calvin: Pilgrim and Pastor","description":"An introduction to the essential life and thought of one of history's most influential theologians, who considered himself first and foremost a pilgrim and a pastor.\nJuly 10, 2009, marked the five-hundredth anniversary of the birth of John Calvin. As controversial as he was influential, his critics have named a judgmental and joyless attitude after him, while his admirers celebrate him as the principal theologian of Reformed Christianity. Yet his impact is unmistakable-a primary developer of western civilization whose life and work have deeply affected five centuries' worth of pastors, scholars, and individuals.\nWhat will surprise the readers of this book, however, is that Calvin did not live primarily to influence future generations. Rather, he considered himself first and foremost a spiritual pilgrim and a minister of the Word in the church of his day. It was from that \"essential\" Calvin that all his influence flowed.\nHere is an introduction to Calvin's life and thought and essence: a man who moved people not through the power of personality but through passion for the Word, a man who sought to serve the gospel in the most humble of roles.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 1433501325\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: RDV.1433501325.G\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Godfrey, W. Robert\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: This book is in good condition with very minimal damage. Pages may have minimal notes or highlighting. Cover image on the book may vary from photo. Ships out quickly in a secure plastic mailer.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Reliant Bookstore","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47359342674097,"sku":"RDV.1433501325.G","price":7.78,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0544\/8872\/7729\/files\/1433501325-0.jpg?v=1780423851","url":"https:\/\/www.reliantbookstore.com\/products\/john-calvin-pilgrim-and-pastor","provider":"Reliant Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}