Is John Calvin's view of God coercive, leaving no place for the human in redemption? J. Todd Billings explores Calvin's theology of `participation in Christ', a

We're all going to die. Yet in our medically advanced, technological age, many of us see death as a distant reality--something that happens only at the end of a

Is the God of Calvin a fountain of blessing, or a forceful tyrant? Is Calvin's view of God coercive, leaving no place for the human qua human in redemption? The

An accomplished theologian recovers the biblical theme of union with Christ, showing how it affects current theological and ministry issues.

A unique resource for the study of John Calvin's theology, its reception, and insights for today.