The theological system known as Calvinism is often caricatured as harsh, dour and illogical. Dr Joel R. Beeke argues that this image could not be further from the truth, and shows instead a theology firmly rooted in Scripture which works its way out into every area of the believer's life.

His stated aim is to cover the intellectual and spiritual emphases of Calvinism, the way it influences the church and everyday living, and its ethical and cultural implications. Beeke is joined by several contributors across this comprehensive survey of Reformed Christianity, and the result is as much a book about living as about doctrine. A good first book on the subject.