Calvinist Poetry: 101 Poems from Calvinist Poets

by Douglas Wilson, Jayson Grieser (Editor)

This anthology of over a hundred poems written by Calvinists is a surprising introduction to the aesthetics of the Reformed tradition. Who knew there was such a host of Calvinist poets?Containing notes and short biographies to aid your enjoyment, this collection is the perfect starting point for appreciating these men and women -- and the faith that inspired their words.

"Calvinists have had a great many negative things said over the years about their lack of artistic soul.... Not surprisingly, I believe this caricature to be grotesquely unfair. Because the proof is in the pudding, I thought the best thing to do would be to assemble a collection of poems by various Calvinists, and let you all, members of the fair and open-minded public, have a look at them." ~ from the editors

Genres: Poetry, Theology, Audiobook

261 pages, Kindle Edition

Published June 6, 2023

About the author

I write in order to make the little voices in my head go away. Thus far it hasn't worked.

Reviews

[Jacob DeVries · Rating 5 out of 5]

They say that most Christians are Arminians when they preach, and Calvinists when they pray. Well if there is a genre that most naturally attends prayer it must surely be poetry, and this book contains deep wells of both. It is excellent. Just read it.

[Caleb M. Powers · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lovely collection of God-honoring poetry.

[Josiah Richardson · Rating 3 out of 5]

A good collection of poems, not about Calvinism, but poems from Calvinist authors. Odd that R.J. Rushdoony was not included here given the editor’s affinity with him and the fact that there isn’t exactly a litany of Calvinist poets out there.

[Matthew Rawlings · Rating 3 out of 5]

I am not the audience for this work. I am not a fan of poetry. However, I have used a few lines here and there during sermons. If you do the same, this collection is well worth having.

[ValeReads Kyriosity · Rating 4 out of 5]

Some old favorites, some new favorites, some that just didn't grab me. Hit Donne and Herbert over Good Friday/Saturday, which was perfect.

A couple of quibbles: Wish the volume had been organized chronologically. Wish Joffre would SLOWWWWW DOWWWWWN when reading poetry!

[Tyson · Rating 3 out of 5]

joined with the audiobook, this is an encouraging set of Christian poetry...not all "steak and wine" but unashamedly so, Ptr Wilson, to reflect the nature of our lives; not all poetry is "highest" form

[Macallister Seitz · Rating 4 out of 5]

It is always fun to listen to excellent poetry.

[Ashley Harris · Rating 4 out of 5]

A nice collection of poems and the little commentary after each one was helpful and insightful.