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= John Calvin — Commentary on Romans =
= John Calvin — Commentary on Romans =


Welcome to the Reformed Texts edition of John Calvin's commentary on the Epistle to the 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.


Our aim is to preserve the original Latin text, document editorial decisions, and develop a faithful, accessible modern English translation. The work will be open to scholarly review and improvement, with its revision history preserved.
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.


== Source Text and Transcription ==
== About This Edition ==


The Latin transcription is being established from scanned pages of the historical edition. Each page can be compared directly with its source image.
Reformed Texts presents Calvin's commentary with an emphasis on fidelity to the original Latin and transparency in editorial decisions.


'''Preliminary pages:''' Scan pages 001–012 belong to the book's preliminary matter rather than the running text of the commentary. These pages include blank or near-blank leaves, library and ownership matter, and the title page. For editorial consistency, the original scan numbering is retained. The present transcription begins at scan page 013, where Calvin's dedication to Simon Grynaeus begins.
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.


'''[[John Calvin/Commentary on Romans/Page Directory|Browse the Latin transcription — Pages 013–472]]'''
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.


== Editorial Notes ==
== Read the Latin Commentary ==


* [[Page talk:P-013.png|Editorial record for page 013]]
'''[[John Calvin/Commentary on Romans/Page Directory|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 ==
== English Translation ==


A new English translation is planned. The Latin source text will remain independently preserved as the translation develops.
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.


== Project Status ==
As the work is examined and improved, MediaWiki's revision history preserves the record of changes.


Initial Latin transcription and editorial documentation are underway. Page 013 is available for review; independent proofreading is pending.
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.
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Latest revision as of 02:26, 8 November 2026

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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. ```