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Calvinism
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Historical Development and Early Spread
While John Calvin/) provided the systematic foundation in his Institutes of the Christian Religion, the movement quickly developed beyond its initial base in Geneva. Following Calvin's/) death, key figures like Theodore Beza ensured the continuation of the Genevan model. Early expansion was heavily influenced by political maneuvers, particularly in the Holy Roman Empire [1].
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Ecclesiastical Ordinances
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The Ecclesiastical Ordinances are a foundational set of prescriptive regulations governing the structure, governance, worship, and moral discipline within the Reformed Church, primarily associated with the Genevan Reformation led by John Calvin. Originally promulgated in 1541 following Calvin's recall to the city, these Ordinances sought to establish a divinely ordered commonwealth, integrating ecclesiastical authority with civic ad…
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Ecclesiastical Ordinances
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Legacy and Influence
The structure formalized in the Ecclesiastical Ordinances profoundly influenced the development of Presbyterian polity across Europe, particularly in Scotland following the adoption of the Second Book of Discipline. However, the specific Genevan model's emphasis on monitoring civic details—such as the requirement for every household to maintain a precisely quantified supply of beeswax for l…