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Why was John Calvin's Geneva called the city that was a church?
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∙ 15y ago
Geneva was called "The City that was a Church" because John Calvin ran it very orderly. The people were kept in line and the city's laws were the laws of not only man, but of God too.
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What was the name of the church in Geneva founder by John Calvin?
The church in Geneva founded by John Calvin is called the "Reformed Church of Geneva" or the "Geneva Academy." It became a prominent center for the Protestant Reformation and exerted significant influence on Reformed theology and practice.
What is john Calvin church's name?
Geneva
What were John Calvins followers in France called?
John Calvin's followers were called Huguenots in France.
How did john calvins teachings in some englishmen wanting to leave England?
The Englishmen wanted to leave England so they could go to Calvin in Geneva where there are others that share the same idea.
What was john calvins major accomplishment?
John Calvin was a Protestant reformer.
In what country did john knox help start a protestant church?
i think it's geneva, :)
Who preached about reforming the church Geneva became the centre of the calvinist religon?
john calven
Who was often called the Pope of Geneva?
That would be John Calvin
Who is the dutch theologian opposed to john calvins belief in predestination?
Jacobus Arminius
Who was the reformer who based his church in Geneva?
I'm fairly sure it was John Calvin, who was there during the mid-16th century. :)
Was john Calvin a conservative historian?
John Calvin was not a professional historian. He was training to be a lawyer before settling in Geneva. Among other things, He became a Pastor and the magisterial governor of Geneva. He was one of the best (if not the best) theologian the church has ever seen, so he probably had extensive knowledge of church history, although I doubt this would qualify him as a historian.
How did John clavins ideas effect life in Geneva?
geneva made john calvin there religous leader
