Institutes of the Christian Religion, Book 4

Institutes of the Christian Religion, Book 4 is a key work by John Calvin, published in 1536 and later revised in 1559 and 1560. This volume focuses on the Church and the Communion of Saints, addressing church governance and critiquing the Papacy and Catholic doctrines. It is notable for its exploration of God's sovereignty in salvation and its role as a foundational text for Reformed theology, influencing Protestant thought significantly.