John Calvin the making of the reformer: Michael Mullett introduces the life and work of a remarkable Protestant leader.(PROFILES IN POWER)(Biography) From: History Review | Date: March 1, 2008| Author: | COPYRIGHT 2008 History Today Ltd. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information) Copyright information

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'The Whole of the Christian Religion in All its Parts.' Calvin's words, used to indicate his intention in his masterpiece the 'Institutes of the Christian Religion', suggest something of the scale--and the achievement--of his literary and educational ambition. Appearing first in the international languages of Latin, in 1536, as Christianae Religionis Institutio ('An Instruction in Christian Faith'), this book became the container vehicle by means of which Calvin's doctrinal system was to be exported through much of Europe, and beyond. ...

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