John Calvin [Hardcover]

Simonetta Carr (Author), Emanuele Taglietti (Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 10, 2008

In this attractive volume, Simonetta Carr introduces young readers to the life, thought, and work of one of the most famous Reformers of the Christian church. She tells about the life of John Calvin from his birth to his death, placing him within the troubled context of the sixteenth century. She also introduces Calvin s writings in a way that children will desire to know more about his ministry and influence.Readers will come to know Calvin s personality, his devotion to God and the church, and the personal challenges he faced. They will understand the struggles the early Reformed church faced at that time, not only surviving attacks of the Roman Catholic Church, but also achieving a clear identity and a unified doctrine. They will also have a glimpse of life in sixteenth-century Europe, stricken by pestilence, poverty, and wars. Simply written, and full of interesting facts, this book makes a great gift for children of this rich Reformed heritage.

Editorial Reviews

Review

The parents of four ourselves, my wife and I are eager to learn of new materials we can use and recommend. This is surely a resource that we would noise abroad. A translator of Reformed materials into Italian as well as a teacher, Simonetta is remarkably gifted. She knows the history and theology of the Reformation well, yet also knows how to translate for our children. The Reformed community really needs this kind of edifying literature for our covenant youth. - Michael Horton --Endorsement

About the Author

Simonetta Carr was born in Italy and has lived and worked in different cultures. A former elementary school teacher, she has home-schooled her eight children for many years. She has written for newspapers and magazines around the world and has translated the works of several Christian authors into Italian. Presently, she lives in San Diego with her husband Thomas and family. She is a member and Sunday School teacher at Christ United Reformed Church.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 64 pages
• Publisher: Reformation Heritage Books; 1 edition (January 10, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1601780559
• ISBN-13: 978-1601780553
• Product Dimensions: 9.9 x 8.4 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #520,388 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #45 in Books > History > Europe > Switzerland

More About the Author

Simonetta Carr was born in Italy and has lived and worked in different cultures. A former elementary school teacher, she has home-schooled her eight children for many years. She has written for newspapers and magazines around the world and has translated the works of several Christian authors into Italian. Presently, she lives in San Diego with her husband Thomas and family. She is a member and Sunday School teacher at Christ United Reformed Church.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Clear, Concise, and Helpful Biography of Calvin, January 20, 2009

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Shane (Washington State) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: John Calvin (Hardcover)

Simonetta Carr's biography of John Calvin is a nice treat. In sixty three handsome, colorful, and well illustrated pages, Carr gives the reader the basics of Calvin's life and teaching in a very readable and interesting way. She doesn't focus on insignificant details, but sticks to the main points. The seven chapters (which chronologically follow Calvin's life) are the right length and depth of information to help the reader/teacher/student divide it into manageable portions to study or write about. Though very young children may not be interested, it is a great tool for kids aged 7-12; no doubt parents and teachers will also learn a thing or two about Calvin!

This book should be on the shelves of Christian schools, church libraries, and in family libraries. It is an open window into the Reformation, reminding us of those who have gone before us in the faith.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Interesting and Educational, January 15, 2009

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Kris Moberly - See all my reviews
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This review is from: John Calvin (Hardcover)

As a homeschooling mom of three, I have found this biography very useful in teaching about John Calvin as well as the historical and cultural events of the Reformation. The illustrations are beautiful and many of the details the author revealed of Calvin's life were very interesting (and sometimes humorous)to my kids as well as myself. A lot more than just a biography, I would highly recommend it.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Calvin with appropriate clarity plus., February 16, 2009

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F. Lee Smith (Lemon Grove, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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I found the text clear, unexaggerated, staight to the point and with extraordinary illustratiion. While I have read theological material relative to Calvin, I was not exposed to this very human side of the man presented in a most understandable way. I have heard that the author is considering a similar work on Augustine. That should be quite fascinating.