The Institutes of Christian Religion

This abridged edition of the Institutes provides a readable and inexpensive sampler of Calvin's greatest work. Lane has condensed the 1559 edition, retaining the heart of Calvin's teachings on all his major themes.

Subject
history
Audience
adult
Length
medium · 272 pages

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