Letters of John Calvin, Volume I Compiled from the Original Manuscripts and Edited with Historical Notes

"Letters of John Calvin, Volume I" by Jean Calvin is a compilation of letters offering a window into the life and mind of the renowned 16th-century Reformer. The book begins by establishing Calvin's important position as a scholar amid the Reformation, detailing the extensive work by Dr. Jules Bonnet to carefully gather these letters after Calvin's passing, for preservation. The collection features Calvin’s letters from his time as a student, where he shares personal stories, debates theological ideas, and interacts with important people, demonstrating his intelligence and relationships during the Reformation.