The Old Testament, Calvin, and the Reformed Tradition | Yudha Thianto

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How did John Calvin employ the Old Testament in his preaching and instruction?

Dr. Yudha Thianto, Chief Academic Officer and Professor of the History of Christianity and Reformed Theology at Calvin Theological Seminary, published "The Old Testament, Calvin, and the Reformed Tradition" with Brill Publishers in 2024. This work reflects his lifelong passion for Reformed theology, rooted in his Christian upbringing in Indonesia and is Based on papers from the 2019 meeting of the Calvin Studies Society. From an early age, Thianto was drawn to teaching, a calling he pursued through his education, ultimately earning a PhD from Calvin Seminary and teaching for over two decades at Trinity Christian College before joining Calvin Seminary.

In this conversation led by Master of Divinity student Leah Jolly, Thianto hopes this volume will encourage pastors and scholars to deepen their study of the Old Testament, emphasizing its significance in Christian life. Looking ahead, he continues his research on metrical psalm singing in the Dutch East Indies while maintaining his dedication to teaching and mentoring students worldwide.