Luther and Calvin

A Comparison Between Luther and Calvin’s Beliefs The Reformation began by Martin Luther was sweeping religious mass movement that divided the Christian world and led to the birth of Protestantism. The Protestant movement, however, could not have been kindled to the extent of which it had been if it were not for the teachings of John Calvin. Martin Luther and John Calvin each shared their own Protestant beliefs and philosophies for which many people …

…belief, which was not shared with Lutherans, forced each Calvinists to try to be a successful and religious person in order to prove that they were on of the Elect. Many views of Luther and Calvin were different towards political authority and social order. Luther and Calvin had similar and different attitudes toward political authority and social order. The effects of which can be seen by the practices of their followers for years to come.