Calvin and the Calvinists
Calvin and the Calvinists by Paul Helm, published by Banner of Truth Trust in 1998, is a reprint edition comprising 84 pages. This book addresses a contentious historical and theological perspective that positions John Calvin in opposition to his successors, particularly the Puritans. Helm presents a critical examination of Dr. Kendall’s assertions in Calvin and English Calvinism to 1649, arguing that the claims regarding Calvin’s supposed theological deviations are unfounded and based on misinterpretations.
Readers will find a thorough analysis that clarifies the relationship between Calvin and the Calvinists, emphasizing the continuity of theological thought rather than conflict. Helm’s work is positioned as a significant contribution to the discourse surrounding Calvinist history and theology, making it relevant for both scholars and Christians interested in understanding their theological roots. This edition serves as a resource for those looking to engage with the complexities of Calvinist thought and its historical implications.
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This slim hardback is controversial in the sense that it is an answer to a problematic historical/theological view, which sought to pit John Calvin against his heirs, the Puritans. In this pioneering study Paul Helm shows that the substantial claims that Dr. Kendall makes in ‘Calvin and English Calvinism to 1649,’ concerning Calvin’s alleged theological departures, cannot be supported from Calvin, but rest on distortions and misunderstandings. Since ‘Calvin and the Calvinists’ was first published in 1982, further scholarship has confirmed its claims. This careful and clear exposition remains of abiding value, not only for the scholar but also for all Christians who are concerned to evaluate their own theological heritage.
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