Presents the story of John Calvin's life, along with excerpts from his own letters, writings, commentaries and sermons. This work lays out his political theory, which is an unparalleled contribution to human freedom. In addition to glimpses into his personal life, it includes much about his friendships, his struggles and his literary interests. A Heart Promptly Offered presents the basic story of Calvin's life, along with numerous excerpts from his own pen—writings from his letters, commentaries, and sermons. In addition to summarizing the main topics of Calvin's "Institutes," it lays out his ground-breaking political theory, which is an unparalleled contribution to human freedom.