jean calvin institution de la religion chretienne 1541
the publication of calvins own french translation of his institution de la religion chretienne 1541 was a special event in the history of french language literature and ideas . the present edition amends the 1541 text according to later french translations as well as the original latin text . the reader will find philological historical theological rhetorical and literary footnotes which also suggest the entire range of critical viewpoints on calvins works .