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Question 19 • TX-World History Studies A-CR

Why did John Calvin write the Institutes of the Christian Religion?

Answer
A
to refute the teachings of Martin Luther
B
to defend a king’s right to an annulment
C
to support the practices of the Catholic Church
D
to explain the Reformation and Protestant beliefs

Explanation

John Calvin wrote the Institutes of the Christian Religion to explain and organize Protestant beliefs during the Reformation. It presented teachings such as salvation by faith and the authority of Scripture, rather than refuting Luther or defending Catholic practices. The correct choice is to explain the Reformation and Protestant beliefs.

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