John Calvin Protestant Reformation
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John Calvin Protestant Reformation
During the sixteenth century, there was a strong desire from Protestant followers to change the entire Roman Catholic Church. This strong desire of the people led to a revolution in religious life. This termed is called “The Reformation”. In this essay, I would like to discuss one of the well-known reformers who had a significant influence on reforming the Roman Catholic Church, JOHN CALVIN.
Background of JOHN CALVIN
John Calvin was born in July 10, 1509 at Noyon, France. His father, Gerard Calvin, was an apostolic secretary to the bishop of Noyon. His mother, Jeanne Le Franc, was the daughter of a fairly wealthy innkeeper, but died in early youth. He received the best education which France at that time could give; studying law successively at universities on Paris, Orleans, and Bourges from 1528 to 1533.
His father intended to prepare him for legal profession, however, not feeling any particular calling to that field, young Calvin turned to the study of Theology and Humanist study. Sometime in late 1533 or early 1534, Calvin underwent, in his own words, a “sudden conversion” and grasped Protestantism. Around 1534 to 1536, Calvin roamed to Paris, Italy, and Switzerland because of the dangerous situations in France. (Calvin accused as a heretic)
In March 1536, 27-years old Calvin published his master work called “Institutes of the Christian Religion”, which contained brief statements of Protestant faith. In July 1536, Calvin went to Geneva, which became the centre of his work. Facing a great resistance from the community & city councils, Calvin and a protestant minister (William Farel), fled the city and went to Strasbourg and stay there for 3 years.
Meanwhile, back in Geneva, Calvin’s supporters urged his recall. After hesitation, Calvin agreed, and in September 1541, he re-entered Geneva. It took him 14 years before he could fully imposed his version of liturgy, doctrines, organisation of...
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