One need not hold to reformed, Calvinistic theology to benefit from the monumental magnum opus of the man who is arguably the Reformation’s greatest exegete and systematic theologian. The best way to critique or defend Calvin’s theology, or to compare the theology of Calvin with the work of other theologians, is to read the “Institutes of Christian Religion” in its entirety. You can read it for free online, but I recommend buying a hard copy. You’ll definitely need it along the way.
And, once you finish reading Calvin, you can move on to Luther, Aquinas, Wesley and every other major theological figure throughout church history.
And yes, it will (and should) take you a lifetime!
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