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1. 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…