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John Calvin

1509-1564  Noyon, France 5 facts:

1. His first edition of Institutes of the Christian Religion was published in Basle in 1536.

2. He and Ignatius of Loyola were classmates at the university of Paris.

3. He introduced new forms of church government and liturgy.

4. He was a polemic and apologetic writer.

5. Developed his theology in his biblical commentaries as well as his sermons and treatises.

Summary Paragraph:

==== John Calvin was the most important figure in the second generation of the Protestant Reformation. He was an influential French theologian and pastor. He was originally interested in the priesthood, but he changed course to study law. In 1536 he was recruited by William Farel to help reform the church in Geneva. ====