How to Read Through "The Institutes in a Year" PDF File
Written in 1559, John Calvin's "Institutes of the Christian Religion" has become a standard theology of the Protestant Christian tradition. Despite it's age, the book has remained the standard treatment for those who are looking for an historical understanding of the Protestant Reformation, and specifically for understanding what is known as "Calvinism."
Yet, the book is quite long and dense at some points. It might seem a daunting task to go about reading something like this. However, Princeton Seminary created a plan on how to read through the book in a year.
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Obtain a copy of John Calvin's "Institutes of Christian Religion." The book is quite common and can be found in many large libraries and especially university libraries. It may be found in a local library or perhaps through inter-library loan. Copies can be found for purchase online as well, including some free editions (see Resources).
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Download the PDF file for the plan to read through the book in one year. It is available online (see Resources). Print out the PDF file to keep near your copy of the book for handy reference.
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Start on January 1 and read the corresponding material in the book that is referenced on the day you are on in the reading plan. For instance the year-long reading plan stipulates that on January 1, you read "To the Reader and Subject Matter." On January 2, you read "Preface Section 1 and 2" and so on. By December 31, you will have read the entire book.
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