John Calvin

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. When was John Calvin born?July 10, 1509
2. When did John Calvin die?May 27, 1564 (age 54)
3. Where was John Calvin born?Noyon, France
4. What is the career?Theologian, Pastor, Reformer, Jurist
5. What is the key publication?'Institutes of the Christian Religion' (first edition 1536, expanded throughout his life)

Humanism: An intellectual movement emphasizing classical learning and human potential, which influenced Calvin's early education.
Ecclesiastical Ordinances: Calvin's foundational document outlining the structure and governance of the Reformed Church in Geneva.
Sovereignty of God: The theological principle asserting God's absolute and supreme authority over all creation and events.