John Calvin

John Calvin: Shaping the Reformation John Calvin was one of the most important leaders of the Protestant Reformation, and his life was full of challenge, faith, and big ideas. In this richly illustrated biography, young readers journey from his childhood to his final days, discovering what it was like to live in the troubled sixteenth century. They’ll learn how Calvin’s devotion to God and His church guided everything he did—from teaching and writing to helping shape churches across Europe. Kids will also explore the struggles of the early Reformed church as it faced attacks, worked to define its beliefs, and grew into a unified community. Along the way, readers will get a glimpse of daily life in Calvin’s time, marked by war, disease, and poverty, and see the personal trials he faced with courage and conviction. Simply written and packed with fascinating details, this book invites children to explore Calvin’s lasting influence and the rich heritage of the Reformed faith. Endorsement  "The parents of four ourselves, my wife and I are eager to learn of new materials we can use and recommend. This is surely a resource that we would noise abroad. A translator of Reformed materials into Italian as well as a teacher, Simonetta is remarkably gifted. She knows the history and theology of the Reformation well, yet also knows how to ‘translate’ for our children. The Reformed community really needs this kind of edifying literature for our covenant youth." —Michael Horton, J. Gresham Machen Professor of Systematic Theology & Apologetics, Westminster Seminary California, author of many books and periodicals, including Calvin on the Christian Life: Glorifying and Enjoying God Forever About the Author  Simonetta Car was born in Italy and has lived and worked in different cultures. A former elementary school teacher, she home-schooled her eight children for many years. She has written for newspapers and magazines around the world and has translated the works of several Christian authors from Italian to English, and vice-versa. Presently, she lives in San Diego with her husband Thomas and one of their eight children. She is a member at Christ United Reformed Church.