John Calvin
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- proper noun
- Did John Calvin really advocate for predestination?
Examples
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Many historians regard John Calvin as a central figure in the Reformation movement.
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The doctrines of John Calvin have shaped many Protestant churches around the world.
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Students learned about John Calvin and his ideas in their religious history class.
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Many scholars regard John Calvin as a pivotal figure in the Reformation.
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John Calvin's teachings emphasized the importance of faith over works in achieving salvation.
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The influence of John Calvin played a significant role in shaping modern Protestant theology.
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During the Protestant Reformation, John Calvin advocated for the principle of predestination.
Synonyms
A French-born religious leader who teaches that God decides who is saved
Surface Forms
Morphology
John + Calvin
This is a proper name composed of two personal name constituents; knowing 'John' and 'Calvin' only signals a reference to a person but gives no information about his historical role, dates, or theological significance. The biographical and doctrinal meaning cannot be derived from the lexical parts themselves, so a B1 learner who only knows the constituent names would not understand the MWE's full meaning.
Etymology
John Calvin was a French-born Swiss religious leader in the 1500s who taught that God chooses who will be saved and that faith, not good works, is what makes people right with God. His powerful ideas, often called 'predestination' and 'justification by faith', changed many Protestant churches, so his name is used when people talk about these beliefs.