Calvinism
TraditionChristianity (Protestant)
Founded16th century AD
FollowersTens of millions
Script/LanguageFrench/Dutch/Various
About Calvinism
Also called Reformed Christianity, shaped by John Calvin in Geneva and reformers such as Huldrych Zwingli. Emphasizes the sovereignty of God and the authority of scripture. Presbyterian and Reformed churches belong to this family. Influential in Scotland, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Korea, and colonial New England.
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