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

A curated selection of correspondence from a leading Reformation figure, translated and presented with editorial notes drawn from original manuscripts. The letters range from theological argument and pastoral counsel to administrative and diplomatic exchanges, addressing doctrinal disputes and practical questions of church governance. They reveal personal convictions, friendships, and anxieties while showing how ideas were applied in a time of religious upheaval. The editor’s historical annotations and selections situate the material for readers, combining intimate testimony with broader insight into contemporary ecclesiastical debates and institutional challenges.