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Jun 2023
10m 15s

Derek Thomas on Calvin’s Sermons on Job

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Preaching from the book of Job, John Calvin said, "It is a great thing to be subject to the majesty of God." Today on the Open Book podcast, Derek Thomas tells Stephen Nichols about the collection of sermons that captivated him for seven years.

Read the transcript: https://openbookpodcast.com/derek-thomas-on-calvins-sermons-on-job/

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