Institutes of the Christian Religion (Volume 1 of 2) by John Calvin is the foundational systematic theology of the Reformed tradition. First published in 1536 and greatly expanded thereafter, it sets out Calvin’s teaching on the knowledge of God, Scripture, sin, and salvation, providing a comprehensive framework for Protestant belief.
One of the most influential works of the Reformation, the Institutes shaped Reformed and Presbyterian churches across Europe and the wider world. This volume presents the first part of Calvin’s great treatise. This free EPUB edition offers the complete text for readers interested in the Reformation and the history of Christian thought.