The practice of Calvinism in Geneva: support and opposition; the impact of his relationship with Servetus; Calvin and Luther: attitudes, similarities and differences; Calvin's authority and concordat with Zurich and Geneva churches
Calvin ran Geneva as a strictly disciplined Protestant city, but faced real opposition. His execution of Servetus and his alliance with Zurich shaped how much authority he held.
Real World
The Consistory in Geneva operated like a modern workplace disciplinary board: Genevan citizen Jacques Gruet was executed in 1547 for writing blasphemous notes, demonstrating that Calvin's moral authority had real legal teeth backed by city council enforcement.
Exam Focus
On Calvin versus Luther, use precise comparative language ('whereas Luther... Calvin...') and anchor each similarity or difference to specific evidence.
Essay Framework
Use PEEL to structure every paragraph. Tap each step for guidance and an example.
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