{"id":385,"date":"2008-10-11T23:32:00","date_gmt":"2008-10-12T03:32:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/rayvanneste.com\/?p=385"},"modified":"2013-06-26T15:20:04","modified_gmt":"2013-06-26T19:20:04","slug":"douglas-bond-on-calvin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/rayvanneste.com\/?p=385","title":{"rendered":"Douglas Bond on Calvin"},"content":{"rendered":"

I have commented often on my children’s literature blog<\/a> on the books of Douglas Bond.<\/a> Bond is a strong favorite in our family because his stories are so much fun and so theologically rich. I have had the privilege of reading a pre-publication copy of Bond’s forthcoming historical novel on the life of John Calvin. This book is aimed at adults rather than children, but it continues the winning aspects of his earlier books. Here is a jacket blurb I wrote for the book:<\/p>\n

Another great piece of historical fiction from Douglas Bond! As in his previous books, Bond provides a compelling narrative with clear historical accuracy and rich theological reflection. I don’t know if I have ever seen these aspects so compelling combined as in Bond’s books. This is why Douglas Bond is one of my family’s favorite authors.
\nIn this book Bond helps the reader grasp the humanness of Calvin, the manner of life in 17th century Europe and the real struggle for the gospel. This is a great entry way into the life of Calvin and the Reformation in general. It is entertaining and spiritually edifying so I commend it heartily.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

The book will be published by P&R. Look for its release. It is a great read for those who are very familiar with Calvin and those who are not.<\/p>\n

UPDATE: The Book is now available!-
\nThe Betrayal: A Novel on John Calvin<\/a>\"\"<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

I have commented often on my children’s literature blog on the books of Douglas Bond. Bond is a strong favorite in our family because his stories are so much fun and so theologically rich. I have had the privilege of reading a pre-publication copy of Bond’s forthcoming historical novel on the life of John Calvin. …<\/p>\n

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