Continental Reformed Christianity or Continental Reformed Protestantism is a part of Reformed Christianity within Protestantism that traces its origin to continental Europe. Prominent subgroups are th
Saint Bavo's Reformed Church in Haarlem, Netherlands
The chancel of the Barnabas Reformed Church in Apeldoorn, Netherlands. The baptismal font and communion table are seen in the centre, with the pulpit in the back.
Worship in the Restored Reformed Church in Doornspijk, Netherlands
Title page of the 1539 Psalter, published in Strasburg when Calvin was a minister there. Calvin's psalters were called "Genevan" due to later editions after Calvin moved to Geneva.
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John Calvin was a French theologian, pastor and reformer in Geneva during the Protestant Reformation. He was the principal figure in the development of the system of Christian theology later called Ca
Calvin was originally interested in the priesthood, but he changed course to study law in Orléans and Bourges. Painting titled Portrait of Young John Calvin from the collection of the Library of Geneva.
William Farel was the reformer who persuaded Calvin to stay in Geneva. 16th-century painting. In the Bibliothèque Publique et Universitaire, Geneva.
Saint Nicholas Church, Strasbourg, where Calvin preached in 1538. The building was architecturally modified in the 19th century.
Martin Bucer invited Calvin to Strasbourg after he was expelled from Geneva. Illustration by Jean-Jacques Boissard.