"A fresh and fruitful approach to Calvin's theology" This book offers a robust introduction to John Calvin's writings through the lens of his experience as a religious refugee."With elegant prose, keen insight, and expansive research, Woo provides the most thorough account to date of the exilic aspects and refugee implications of Calvin's life, leadership, and theology."-- G. Sujin Pak , Boston University School of Theology"Woo has given us not only a winsome introduction to Calvin but also a timely example of how to read Calvin contextually, not as a disembodied intellect but as one truly shaped by the turmoil and sufferings of his age."-- John L. Thompson , Fuller Theological Seminary (emeritus)"Woo's study of Calvin as an exilic reformer is a brilliant reconsideration of Oberman's earlier work. It firmly sets Calvin and his audiences in their historical contexts, and it presents Calvin as a useful resource for today's Christians in exile. A wonderful, readable, and astute work!"-- R.

Ward Holder , Saint Anselm College"Woo's engaging book extends an invitation into the heart of Calvin's theology and the experiences of exile and displacement that shaped his faith and career as a pastor and writer. Christians today gain crucial perspective for reflecting on their own encounters with spiritual alienation, creating supportive communities in a hostile world, and responding with love to the stranger in their midst."-- Barbara Pitkin , Stanford University"With a historian's rigor, a theologian's insight, and a pastor's contextual awareness, Woo offers the academy and the church a refreshing gift. Woo introduces us to Calvin as one whose voice was shaped by exile and attuned to God's comfort for the displaced."-- J. Todd Billings , Western Theological Seminary, Holland, Michigan"Woo presents a fresh and fruitful approach to Calvin's theology by describing his message through Calvin's experience as a refugee. A fine contribution to Calvin research, and it demonstrates the relevance of the reformers' works."-- Herman Selderhuis , Theological University Apeldoorn; president, Reformation Research Consortium.