John Calvin
French theologian whose Institutes of the Christian Religion is the most systematic statement of Protestant theology. His doctrine of predestination and his theocratic government of Geneva shaped Reformed Christianity and had profound effects on Western capitalism, according to Max Weber.
Works
- Institutes of the Christian ReligionSystematic theological treatise on Christian doctrine and the knowledge of God
- Commentary on the Book of PsalmsExegetical commentary on the book of Psalms with theological and spiritual insights
- Treatises Against the AnabaptistsDoctrinal refutation of Anabaptist theology and practice from Reformed perspective
- Reply to SadoletoTheological response defending Reformed faith and church governance against Catholic critiques
- A Short Treatise on the Supper of Our LordTheological explanation of the Protestant understanding of Christ's presence in communion
- Commentary on the PsalmsExegetical commentary on the book of Psalms with theological insights
- Treatise on RelicsPolemic against the veneration of relics and abuse of religious imagery