The Acts of the Apostles – Biblical Commentaries – John Calvin

How did the Christian Church begin, and how did the Gospel spread despite opposition and persecution? In his commentary on the Acts of the Apostles, John Calvin looks back at this foundational period of Christian history and highlights the action of God at the heart of the events recounted by Luke.

Calvin is particularly interested in the preaching of the apostles, the work of the Holy Spirit, the growth of the Church, and the many obstacles encountered by the first Christians. His commentary is not limited to explaining the text: he constantly seeks to show what the narrative of Acts reveals about the providence of God, faith, and the life of the Church.

Rich in its theological reflections and observations on the biblical text, this work also allows for the discovery of how a great 16th-century reformer read and taught the Scriptures.

A reference commentary to deepen your understanding of the Acts of the Apostles and discover John Calvin's reading of the beginnings of the Church, the Christian mission, and the action of the Holy Spirit.

656 pages – Éditions Kerygma.