Calvinist Collection (page 4)

John Knox (1505-1572) Scottish Protestant (Calvinist) reformer. Engraving c1880

John Justus Scaliger (1540-1609) French religious leader, scholar and classicist, born at Agen. He became a Calvinist (Protestant) while in Paris in 1562

Tobias Andreae (1604 - 1676) German Calvinist. Professor of philosophy at Groningen University. engraving from " Icones Virorum" by Friedrich Roth - Scholtz (Nuremberg, 1725)

Thomas Carlyle, Scottish writer
Thomas Carlyle (1795-1881), Scottish writer, essayist, historian, teacher and social commentator. Carlyle was raised as a strict Calvinist

Capture of Privas, May 26th 1629. A Calvinist redoubt, it was captured by Louis XIII. Painting

The Duke of Alba, following Philip IIs order, arrests Count of Egmont in Brussels (1567). He was condemned to death by the Council of Troubles because he could not avoid the 1566 Calvinist revolts

Hungary, Budapest. Parliament house and Calvinist Church on the Danube River

THEODORE DE BEZE (1519-1605). / nFrench Protestant theologian and scholar
THEODORE DE BEZE (1519-1605). /nFrench Protestant theologian and scholar. Copper engraving, German, 1726

GUILLAUME FAREL (1489-1565). French Reformation leader. Wood engraving, 19th century

THEODORE DE BÈZE (1519-1605). French Protestant theologian and scholar. Copper engraving, 17th century

WILLIAM PERKINS (1558-1602). English Puritan theologian. Copper engraving, English, 17th century

JOHN KNOX (c1510-1572). Scottish religious reformer. Wood engraving, American, 1872

JOHN OWEN (1616-1683). English Puritan pastor and theologian. Copper engraving, English, 1796

EDICT OF NANTES, 1685. King Louis XIV of France renouncing the Edict of Nantes, declaring Protestantism illegal in France, 1685. Line engraving, Dutch, 18th century

NETHERLANDS: CALVINISM. The destruction of images by Calvinists at a church in the Netherlands, 1566. Line engraving, German, c1570

CALVINISTS IN LEAGUE. Wood engraving, late 19th century

HUGUENOT PERSECUTION. The persecution of Huguenots in France before the Edict of Nantes, 1598: wood engraving, late 19th century

HUGUENOTS: PERSECUTION. The persecution of Huguenots in France, late 16th century. Wood engraving, late 19th century

HUGUENOT ASSEMBLY, 1685. A Protestant Pastor Addressing a Secret Assembly of Huguenots. Secret Huguenot worship in France, after the revocation of the Edict of Nantes in 1685. Engraving, 19th century

JACOBUS ARMINIUS (1560-1609). Jacob Harmensen, known as Jacobus Arminius. Dutch Reformed theologian. Line engraving, 17th century

AUGUSTUS TOPLADY (1740-1778). English clergyman. Colored engraving, 18th century

GEORGE WHITEFIELD (1714-70). English evangelist. Aquatint, c1800

GEORGE WHITEFIELD (1714-1770). English evangelist. Stipple engraving, 19th century

Theodore Tronchin, French theologian
Theodore Tronchin (1582-1657), French theologian. Tronchin was a Calvinist protestant minister who represented Geneva at the Synod of Dort

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Dragon of Heresy, from Guidius " Dialogy" printed in Switzerland, 1521. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century reproduction of the illustration

Boats on the Danube moored in front of the Calvinist Church, Budapest, Hungary, Europe

Calvinist Church, Budapest, Hungary, Europe

Calvinists Rising
The Calvinist protestants of Antwerp make an unsuccessful attempt to seize control of the city from their Spanish (Catholic) governors

Savoy Palace from Thames
Viewed from the River Thames showing the Great Buildings (soldiers Barracks); the Prison; Church of St. Mary le Savoy; A German Lutheran & Calvinist & French churches

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Calvinist: A Legacy of Theological Reform and Religious Influence The term "Calvinist" traces its origins back to the influential French Protestant Reformation theologian, John Calvin (1509-1564). His ideas and teachings left an indelible mark on religious history. Born in France during a time of religious turmoil, Calvin became a prominent figure in the Protestant movement. He developed a comprehensive system of Christian theology known as Calvinism, which emphasized predestination and the sovereignty of God. His magnum opus, "Institutes of the Christian Religion, " remains one of the most significant theological works ever written. Across Europe and beyond, Calvin's ideas spread like wildfire, shaping not only religious thought but also political systems. In England, his influence extended to figures such as John Owen (1616-1683), an English Puritan pastor and theologian who ardently defended Calvinistic principles. Even today, remnants of this theological tradition can be found worldwide. From Budapest's Castle Hill with its iconic Calvinist Church overlooking the Danube River at dusk to Spa Fields Chapel in London where fervent sermons once echoed through its walls – these physical landmarks stand as testaments to the enduring impact of Calvinism. Beyond Europe's borders lies America's own connection to this theological heritage. Lemuel Haynes (1753-1833), an American Revolutionary soldier turned Congregational minister, exemplified how Calvinism shaped early American society. Artistic depictions further illustrate key moments in history influenced by this movement. Whether it is George Wishart protecting his would-be assassin or Anne du Bourg facing execution for her beliefs – these images capture both triumphs and tragedies that unfolded amidst religious upheaval. From 16th-century lithographs portraying John Calvin himself to copper engravings immortalizing John Owen centuries later – visual representations have preserved their legacies for generations to come.