John Calvin, is considered alongside Martin Luther, to be among the most significant figures in the Protestant Reformation. He was a major formulator of the theological beliefs and doctrine of the protestant churches, and the author of the most famous, and important, religious books ever published. Martin Luther may have begun the reformation movement, but it was John Calvin who was the guiding spirit, developing the beliefs, doctrines and finalising the rigorous plans for the …showed first 75 words of 574 total…

…showed last 75 words of 574 total…contribution to the church. He wrote many hymns, which are still in use in protestant churches in the world today, his letters, sermons and manuscripts, along with his observations on almost all books of the bible have had great effect on the Christian Religions. Calvin Died in 1564 however he continued to preach until his death. John Calvin, was the Guiding Light behind the Reformation movement after Martin Luther, his influence is still being felt today