Friday, October 19, 2012

LOL: Calvin, Yoda, and the Institutes

Ever wonder what John Calvin would sound like if he was Yoda? I ran the first paragraph from the Institutes through an English-to-Yoda translator. No need to wonder now.

First paragraph per John Calvin . . .
The First Book treats of the knowledge of God the Creator. But as it is in the creation of man that the divine perfections are best displayed, so man also is made the subject of discourse. Thus the whole book divides itself into two principal heads—the former relating to the knowledge of God, and the latter to the knowledge of man. In the first chapter, these are considered jointly; and in each of the following chapters, separately: occasionally, however, intermingled with other matters which refer to one or other of the heads; e.g., the discussions concerning Scripture and images, falling under the former head, and the other three concerning the creation of the world, the holy angels and devils, falling under the latter. The last point discussed—viz. the method of the divine government, relates to both.
First paragraph per Yoda . . .
Of the knowledge of god the creator the first book treats. But in the creation of man that the divine perfections are best displayed, it as is, so made the subject of discourse, man also is.  To the knowledge of god thus the whole book divides itself into two principal heads—the former relating, and to the knowledge of man the latter.  In the first chapter, considered jointly, these are; and of the following chapters in each, separately:  Occasionally, however, with other matters intermingled which refer to one or other of the heads; e.g., the discussions concerning scripture and images, falling under the former head, and of the world the other three concerning the creation, the holy angels and devils, falling under the latter.  The last point discussed—viz.  Of the divine government the method, to both relates.
   

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