Today marks the 500-year anniversary of John Calvin’s birth. Rather than posting random smart quotes by the smart guy, I list SEVEN must-have items for the die-hard Calvin enthusiast. Collect them all!
1) Calvin 500 Commemorative Gold Alloy Coin. Very limited edition! (Also comes in bronze and silver.)
2) Calvin 500 mug.
3) “I [heart] Calvin” button pin.
4) Calvin Bobble-head.
5) Calvinus beer.
6) John Calvin Coffee
7) John Calvin-Klein cologne
July 10th, 2009 | Tags: 
the coin is gold but it also comes in bronze and gold? might you have meant silver? or are you really stressing its goldness?
thanks, jim. corrected.
darn, i was hoping it was a reference to the double goldedness…
Is it wrong to admit I own a Luther bobblehead? It’s actually pretty cool.
john, it’s okay. we all must admit our shortcomings. thanks for confessing… : )
I want a Calvin bobblehead for my desk in the WORST way.
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Theologically-minded folks seem to be interested in collecting memorabilia of their favorite, famous theologians. As a neutestamentler, I just keep it real by collecting the usual Jesus memorabilia – Jesus bobblehead, Grow-Your-Own Jesus, Buddy Christ figurine, Buddy Christ bobblehead, Jesus action figure…
lololol
oh and the ‘calvin roast’ – i immediately thought of servetus. and #7… that’s just wrong. for so many reasons.
Calvin Roast – good on you Jim!!! Great clue for a crossword
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Are there any Paul or Epictetus bobbleheads?