John Calvin 
Concerning the Eternal Predestination of God [PDF ebook] 

Although he wrote comprehensively on a wide range of doctrinal issues, it is Predestination with which Calvin is most associated today. In this, his definitive text on the subject, he outlines fully a doctrine he feels has been wilfully misinterpreted to the detriment of the Church. Readers will witness Calvin masterfully arguing his points, wrestling with the scriptures, and fully engaging in the polemical world of sixteenth-century theological debate as he refutes the views of three of his chief detractors. J.K.S. Reid”s widely praised translation preserves the nuances of Calvin”s thought and the strength of his rhetoric, while his introduction offers a critical examination of Calvin”s theological argument.