The Betrayal

The Betrayal is told from the perspective of a lifelong sworn enemy of Calvin–a boy who grows up in the same town and who, as a man, remains involved with Calvin's life to the very end. As the publisher says, “This fast-paced biographical novel is a tale of envy that escalates to violent intrigue and shameless betrayal.”

(adapted from Tim Challies' review of the first edition)

The Betrayal offers a faithful and memorable overview of Calvin's life, and one could profitably read it without any prior knowledge of Calvin. It is easy for people today to forget that Calvin lived in a tumultuous, dangerous context in which politics and theology were intertwined, and The Betrayal portrays this vividly. The novel is filled with insights into Calvin's life that will enhance anyone's understanding of the man and his times. It is a welcome tribute to him in the year of his 500th birthday.

(adapted from TGC review of first edition)

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