This collection of correspondences between Calvin and Sadoleto is an excellent primary source view of the most controversial issues facing Christians at the time. The split between Reformation and Roman Catholic beliefs was growing ever larger and the consequences more severe. While Calvin writes with deep theological arguments and in defense of individuals searching for truth, Sadoleto’s pleas sound more like an emotional cry for unity, peace-keeping, and the return of the Catholic Church’s lost children. This exchange and the ideas laid out in Calvin’s letters are not only pertinent to the understanding of the history of the Christian church, but are also indefinitely relevant to individuals of any time period or circumstance looking to defend their faith and those in pursuit of truth.
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- Opening Credits
- Sadoleto's Letter
- Calvin's Letter Part One
- Calvin's Letter Part Two
- Closing Credits
John Calvin
John Calvin, a French Reformer, pastor, and theologian, is widely regarded as one of the greatest figures of the Protestant Reformation. Alongside Martin Luther and Huldrych Zwingli, Calvin played a pivotal role in shaping the movement. His most notable work, the Institutes of the Christian Religion, not only synthesized the diverse perspectives of Protestant sects but also became an anchor of Protestant theology.
Calvin's impact as a Reformer stemmed from his ability to systematize the Protestant vision by drawing upon the teachings of Luther, Zwingli, and other prominent figures.
Calvin, eventually, became the most influential figure in the Reformation movement, to the point where Protestants were often called Calvinists. The Separatists in England, who were originally Calvinists, objected to the Anglican Church and brought Calvinism to America, establishing Plymouth Colony in 1621. Consequently, Calvinism emerged as the leading Christian doctrine in New England, exerting considerable influence throughout the early years of the United States and even to this present day.
