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There are many biographies of John Calvin, the theologian—some vilifying him and others extolling his virtues—but few that reveal John Calvin, the man. Professor and renowned Reformation historian Herman Selderhuis has written John Calvin: A Pilgrim’s Life to bring Calvin near to the reader, showing him as a man who had an impressive impact on the development of the Western world, but who was...

and St. Madeleine. On Sundays each church held three services, the first at sunrise, the second at nine o’clock and a third at three o’clock. At twelve noon, there was a children’s service, where the catechism was taught. Throughout the week additional services were held in each church every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. In short, there was more than enough work for a pastor seeking it. Calvin not only sought it, he was compelled to work hard as well. In October 1549, the city council decided that
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