In this Very Short Introduction Jon Balserak explores major ideas and issues associated with
the Calvinist system of thought. He looks at how Calvinist ideas and practices spread and took
root helping shape societies today. Much of contemporary thought - especially western thought
- on everything from civil government to money suicide and divorce has been influenced by
Calvinism. Balserak also combats common misconceptions about Calvinism and exploresthe
relationship between Calvinism and the modern world.
