Unit 2 Quiz study guide - John Calvin/Calvinism Flashcards
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Who was John Calvin?
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A French theologian and a major figure in the Protestant Reformation, greatly influenced by Martin Luther.
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What is Calvin’s ‘Institutes of the Christian Religion’?
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Calvin’s theological work that became a foundational text for Reformed Christianity.
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What is Predestination in Calvinism?
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Calvin’s belief that God has already decided who will be saved (‘The Elect’) and who will be damned.
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What was Calvin’s Theocracy in Geneva?
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Calvin established a theocracy in Geneva, where Calvinism became the state religion and dissent was not tolerated.
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How did Calvinism spread?
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Calvinism spread to France (Huguenots), England (Puritans), and Scotland (Presbyterians).
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