John Calvin/Commentary on Romans
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John Calvin — Commentary on Romans
John Calvin's commentary on Paul's Epistle to the Romans is a substantial work of biblical exposition from the Protestant Reformation. Throughout the commentary, Calvin seeks to explain Paul's argument, clarify the meaning of the text, and show how the apostle's teaching fits together.
Romans occupies an important place in Calvin's understanding of Scripture, particularly in its treatment of sin, justification, faith, grace, and the righteousness of God.
About This Edition
Reformed Texts presents Calvin's commentary with an emphasis on fidelity to the original Latin and transparency in editorial decisions.
The Latin transcription is presented alongside scanned pages of the historical edition, allowing readers to examine the source directly rather than relying solely on a modern rendering.
Editorial records accompany the transcriptions, documenting conventions, uncertain readings, and matters requiring further examination. The distinction between the historical source, its transcription, and subsequent editorial interpretation is deliberately preserved.
Read the Latin Commentary
Browse the Latin Text — Page Directory
The directory provides access to the transcribed pages, each displayed alongside its corresponding historical scan. Editorial records are available through the Discussion tab of each transcription page.
The original scan numbering is retained, including the preliminary matter preceding Calvin's dedication to Simon Grynaeus.
English Translation
Reformed Texts also seeks to make Calvin's commentary accessible in clear, faithful modern English.
The original Latin remains the foundation for translation. Where the text admits more than one reasonable rendering, the underlying source can be consulted and alternative translations examined without altering the historical record.
An Open Editorial Work
This edition is intended to support careful reading, comparison, correction, and continued study.
The original scans provide the documentary foundation. The Latin transcription provides a searchable and editable text. Editorial records preserve the reasoning and uncertainties associated with its preparation.
As the work is examined and improved, MediaWiki's revision history preserves the record of changes.
The purpose is not simply to reproduce an old book, but to make Calvin's exposition of Romans available in a form that can be read, examined, and responsibly improved by future generations. ```