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“For what is idolatry if not this: to worship the gifts in place of the Giver himself?”

Quote by John Calvin

Book:Calvin: Institutes of the Christian Religion

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Calvin: Institutes of the Christian Religion

Written by John Calvin, this comprehensive work delves into the core tenets of Protestantism, including the nature of God, the Trinity, the Bible, and the role of faith and works in salvation. more

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John Calvin (July 10, 1509 - May 27, 1564) was a significant figure in the 16th-century Protestant Reformation and the founder of the Calvinist branch of Protestantism. He was a theologian, philosopher, and Christian reformer whose theological ideas had a profound impact on subsequent generations. more

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