Monergism Books

Binding: Paperback
Page Count: 336
Publisher: Baker Academic
ISBN#: 9780801022630

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Description: What was John Calvin's relationship to covenant theology? After tracing the historical development of the covenant idea, Lillback carefully examines the writings of Calvin for evidence and description of Calvin's covenant thought. He ultimately argues that Calvin developed an extensive covenant theology.

The Binding of God provides important background to current theological discussions, such as modes of baptism and Paul and the law. It will be of significance to scholars of the Reformation and the sixteenth century.

"Lillback's book serves well as the starting point in a vital conversation with Calvin to improve research on the theology of the Reformation."
--Paul Chung, Religious Studies Review

Review: Among Reformed Christians, there are few figures as respected as John Calvin, and few theological systems as revered as federal theology. Hence, it is not surprising that the question of Calvin’s influence on the development of federal theology has received considerable attention. In this extensive analysis of the covenant in Calvin’s thought, Peter A. Lillback interacts with a multitude of contradictory perspectives, and gives a compelling case for his argument that Calvin was indeed highly influential in developing an extensive, albeit at times inchoate, covenant theology. more...