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1. 16th Century

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   The Reformation spurred immediate and often violent responses from the established Catholic Church, leading to the Counter-Reformation. Key developments included the establishment of the Society of Jesus (Jesuits)/) in 1540, which focused heavily on education and missionary work in newly explored continents [3]. The doctrinal conflicts often manifested in political disputes, most notably the protracted [French Wars of …

2. 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…