Description: The book of Job stands in the centre of one of the most complicated problems of life, the interaction between divine sovereignty and human responsibility, one that has provoked much tortuous thought by both Calvinists and Arminians.
Brief description: Derek W. H. Thomas, originally from Wales, was the Senior Minister of First Presbyterian Church in Columbia, South Carolina and Chancellor's Professor of Systematic and Pastoral Theology at Reformed Theological Seminary. He is a Teaching Fellow with Ligonier Ministries. He previously served as the Chairman of the Theology Department at Reformed Theological Seminary, Jackson, Mississippi.
Review Quotes:
Calvin's sermons on Job are a fascinating part of his voluminous heritage. Derek Thomas' able exposition guides us through some of the key issues raised by the text. His work contains valuable lessons both for the understanding of Calvin and for the task of preacher today.
--Anthony N. S. Lane