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John Calvin's understanding of Scripture enabled him to develop a theological belief system that continues to influence many evangelical Protestant faith traditions.

Calvinism is often accused of categorising humans as robots, computers or puppets. This argument does not correctly engage with the Calvinist position.

Religious uprisings by Dutch Calvinists helped establish Dutch Independence from Spain. The Dutch Revolt was led by Protestant leader, William the Silent.

Author of Institutes of the Christian Religion, John Calvin was an influential figure of the Protestant Reformation. His theology became the foundation for many churches.

Pirate, colonist, Protestant rebel, Roberval added a colourful page to the early history of Canada.

Attempting to "purify" the Anglican Church, Puritans rejected the Episcopal structure of the Church of England in favor of a "Congregational" Presbyterian model.

Louis XIV was determined to rule on his own following the death of Cardinal Mazarin in 1661 and proceeded to create a legacy that keeps historians debating.

Lyman Beecher, the famous theologian of the 19th century married three times...and his wives were intelligent and fascinating people in their own right.

Protestant Reformation Movement is an important part of Christian history. It was the catalyst of change Catholics needed to reform the Church at that time.

The basic tenets of Calvinistic doctrine and theology are summarized succinctly using a memorable acronym, TULIP.

Notes on the organ music in relation to dominant Christian movements from Renaissance to Reformation periods.

Leiden in The Netherlands is an appropriate November destination because it may have inspired the first American Thanksgiving celebration at Plymouth.

The revivalist message of the 18th century Great Awakening was more about individual awareness of spiritual unworthiness and sin than about an angry God bent on hellfire.

Early colonial history documents the diversity of faith traditions seeking to establish safe havens in which to practice their beliefs free from persecution.

Boy, summertime sure is hot. So here's a drink that will cool you off all summer, or all year round if you happen to be stuck in the desert or something.

Biography of British writer, philosopher, and critic Thomas Carlyle, a leading thinker of his day, famous for The History of Frederick the Great.

The Edict of Nantes was motivated by numerous political and social factors affecting the newly crowned French king's desire to end warfare and establish state unity.

Although colonial America exhibited a diversity of religious beliefs, Sabbath day expectations were universal and formed traditional practices still evident today.

Charles I's appointment of William Laud as Archbishop of Canterbury in 1633 caused a deepening divide within the Protestant Church of England.

The life, times and accomplishments of one of America's most brilliant and patriotic women.

The settlement can be seen as a political success, it prevented the civil and religious strife that occurred in France, Scotland and the Netherlands, occuring in England.

In 1637, King Charles I and Archbishop William Laud tried to enforce the use of a new prayer book in Scotland. The result was riot, rebellion, and war.

The Afrikaner Broederbond was one of the most notorious secret societies to emerge in South Africa, formed for the purpose of protecting cultural concerns.

Located in the oldest house in Leiden, Holland, the American Pilgrim Museum tells the story of the Pilgrims before they emigrated to New England.

After many provocations like the raids of English privateers on Spanish ships and open assistance to Dutch rebels in the Netherlands, Philip II launched his armada.

Catholics, led by the Duke of Guise, waged violent wars against French Protestants, who were called Huguenots. For thirty years the Wars of Religion devastated France.

By 1628 Parliament had endured years of unjust policies used by James I and Charles I in clear violation of Magna Carta and the freedoms and liberties of Englishmen.

Jan Albertus was born in New Amsterdam in 1643, but he was not Dutch. He was the son of Pietro Caesare Alberti, who probably was the first Italian immigrant to America

Cult novelist Douglas Coupland appeared at the Edinburgh Book Festival and entertained the audience with readings from his new novel Generation A.

Frederick the Great brought prosperity to Prussia during the 18th century, establishing The Enlightenment and fighting wars with Austria, Russia and France.

Hambach Castle in Neustadt/Weinstraße (Palatinate) is known for the Hambach Festival (1832) when German and French people gathered to demand unity and democratic reforms

Thanks to Jean Calvin, the painstaking craft of Swiss watchmaking was born, bearing collector aficion, a Geneva Seal and watch industry chauvinism in its glamorous wake.

John Calvin and John Knox were leading figures in the Protestant Reformation. They helped spread protestantism throughout Western Europe.

A brief celebration of some of the best films made in Scotland; The Wicker Man, My Way Home, Gregory's Girl, Highlander and Morvern Callar.

Although the Nobel Peace Prize committee was swayed by idealistic attempts to achieve global peace and an end to specific conflicts, the results often ended in failure.

Notes on the hymn "Rock of Ages" written by Augustus M. Toplady and composed by Thomas Hastings. Bible reference is 1 Corinthians 10:1, 4, "that Rock was Christ."

Samuel Finley Breese Morse is best known for his creation of the single wire telegraph system and the Morse Code, but he was also a gifted painter.

Incorporating religion classes on the high school level may answer those critics advocating a values based curriculum while introducing students to global perspectives.

A modern religious movement is reigniting interest in often ignored spiritual gifts with mystical and supernatural powers. Despite criticism, the movement grows.

The Dutch Golden Age of the 17th Century was brought about in part by religious toleration and successful trade with the rest of Western Europe.

An insight to Vincent van Gogh's life as a preacher before he became an artist.

Why were witch trials relatively numerous in 17th-century New England, but much less so in the other colonies? The answer lies in New England's Puritan religion.

Evangelical communities following the Wesleyan tradition accept Wesley's unusual teachings on holiness and sin, and believe Christian perfection means living without sin.

Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm researched and collected fairy tales. They published them in a book called Children's and Household Tales.

Pieter Bruegel's rendition is a symbol of his contemporary city of Antwerp.

Punishment for minor petty crimes were severe in the early days of American colonialism in order to protect fragile communities and establish necessary law and order.

The foundation of the New England Commonwealth was the family, an expression of stability and social order inspired by strict religious community applications.

Many of the Founding Fathers accepted the tenets of Deism, rejecting a state church, religious fanaticism, intolerance, and the intervention of God in human affairs.

Dog fighting, cockfighting, and a wide variety of sporting and gambling activities created escapes from the drudgery of daily living for American colonists.

New England "godly communities" were rooted in theological and Old Testament beliefs that clearly defined the roles and responsibilities of community members.