Calvinism: Difference between revisions

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Protestant theological approach named after John Calvin. Elements: Bible and the concept of predestination. Community and the aim to realize the kingdom of God on earth.

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Fahlbusch, Erwin et al. Evangelisches Kirchenlexikon. Internationale theologische Enzyklopädie. 3rd ed. Göttingen: Vandenhoeck & Ruprecht 1986.

Hofer, Josef. Lexikon für Theologie und Kirche. 2nd ed. Freiburg: Herder Verlag. 1958.

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-'''Calvinism''' is a theological approach to a Christian lifestyle named after John Calvin
+Protestant theological approach named after [[John Calvin]]. Elements: Bible and the concept of predestination. Community and the aim to realize the kingdom of God on earth.
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-Calvins main work  ''Christianae Religionis Institutio'' (1536-1559) had a great influence on the development of  the protestant church.
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-The main point of Calvinism include the the belief in thesovereignty of God . Calvin, as well as Luther , denied man  a free will caused by the original sin of Adam and Eve. Calvin went further and developed the theory of predestination, meaning that God only chose a few men for salvation, while the others are damned. Hard work, austerity and faith lead to economic cuccess, which was a sign of being one of God's chosen people. The concept of  predestination also had an impact  on the economy. During the 17th century Calvinism spread in Europe.
+Fahlbusch, Erwin et al. ''Evangelisches Kirchenlexikon. Internationale theologische Enzyklopädie''. 3rd ed. Göttingen: Vandenhoeck & Ruprecht 1986.
+Hofer, Josef. ''Lexikon für Theologie und Kirche''. 2nd ed. Freiburg: Herder Verlag. 1958.
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