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The practice of Calvinism in Geneva: support and opposition; the impact of his relationship with Servetus; Calvin and Luther: attitudes, similarities and differences; Calvin's authority and concordat with Zurich and Geneva churches.
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The second wave of Protestant Reform, 1541–1564
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The practice of Calvinism in Geneva: support and opposition; the impact of his relationship with Servetus; Calvin and Luther: attitudes, similarities and differences; Calvin's authority and concordat with Zurich and Geneva churches
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What was a key feature of Calvinism in Geneva during the second wave of Protestant Reform?
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Calvinism in Geneva was characterized by strict moral discipline and community governance, which aimed to create a godly society.
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- Predestination: The doctrine that God has eternally chosen those whom he intends to save, a key tenet of Calvinism.
- Consistory: A governing body in Calvin's Geneva responsible for enforcing moral discipline and church regulations.
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Confusing Calvinism with Lutheranism: Focus on the distinct theological differences, such as Calvin's emphasis on predestination and church governance compared to Luther's focus on justification by faith.
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