Calvin's Institutes A New Compend Author:John Calvin, Hugh T. Kerr (Editor) This new and concise abridgement of Ford Lewis Battle's Calvin: Institutes of the Christian Religion is an easy-to-read introductory overview that will better acquaint the reader with Calvin. Consisting of thoughtfully chosen selections, this condensed edition of the Institutes helps fulfill the contemporary demand of scholars, mini... more »sters, students, and other persons who desire authentic texts of a religious and cultural tradition.« less