Calvin books

[Radar]

Before I order, are these mostly or partly the same text?

Concerning the Eternal Predestination of God

and

The Bondage and Liberation of the Will


Would you recommend one over the other?

THanks

 

[C. Matthew McMahon]

They are not the same at all. They are both worth having and the Eternal Pred. is an EXCELLENT work by Calvin - it should have been included in the Institutes.

 

[Radar]

GReat many thanks.

While you're here, what thoughts do you have about Edwards Freedom of the Will, and Luther's Bondage of the Will?

Gracias from a native Miamian.

[Edited on 6-27-2004 by Radar]

 

[Me Died Blue]

Actually, isn't [i:9c1eb1db7b]Concerning the Eternal Predestination of God[/i:9c1eb1db7b] just one part of the larger book [i:9c1eb1db7b]Calvin's Calvinism[/i:9c1eb1db7b]?

 

[Ianterrell]

Radar,

Luther's Bondage of the Will is excellent! It was the straw that broke my Arminian back.

[Edited on 6-27-2004 by Ianterrell]

 

[Craig]

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While you're here, what thoughts do you have about Edwards Freedom of the Will, and Luther's Bondage of the Will?
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Luther is more engaging...you'll find yourself laughing out loud while reading him. Probably not so much while reading Edwards...in my opinion, I would recommend reading the Bondage before The Freedom.

 

[Radar]

thanks fellas

I also think reading modern english translations of old foreign language books is much easier than reading Edwards old english. I ordered The Bondage, Calvins's will book, and eternal predestination.