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John Calvin (/ ˈ k æ l v ɪ n /; Middle French: Jehan Cauvin; French: Jean Calvin [ʒɑ̃ kalvɛ̃]; 10 July 1509 – 27 May 1564) was a French theologian, pastor and reformer in Geneva during the Protestant Reformation.
May 23, 2024 · John Calvin (born July 10, 1509, Noyon, Picardy, France—died May 27, 1564, Geneva, Switzerland) was a theologian and ecclesiastical statesman. He was the leading French Protestant reformer and the most important figure in the second generation of the Protestant Reformation.
Mar 16, 2022 · John Calvin (l. 1509-1564) was a French Reformer, pastor, and theologian considered among the greatest of the Protestant Reformation along with Martin Luther (l. 1483-1546) and Huldrych Zwingli (l. 1484-1531).
Aug 10, 2023 · John Calvin (1509–1564) was a French theologian who was instrumental in the Protestant Reformation and who continues to hold wide influence today in theology, education, and even politics.
Apr 2, 2014 · John Calvin, Martin Luther's successor as the preeminent Protestant theologian, made a powerful impact on the fundamental doctrines of Protestantism. Learn more about his life and career at ...
May 30, 2024 · Calvinism, Protestant theology developed by John Calvin in the 16th century. The term also refers to doctrines and practices derived from the works of Calvin and his followers that are characteristic of the Reformed churches. Learn about the history and development of Calvinism.
May 23, 2024 · John Calvin - Reformation, Predestination, Institutes: Calvin has often been seen as little more than a systematizer of the more creative insights of Luther. He followed Luther on many points: on original sin, Scripture, the absolute dependence of human beings on divine grace, and justification by faith alone.
