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The long Reformation - Reformed - The Reformed 'International

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Why did Reformed Protestantism become a more successful movement than Lutheranism?

The fact that Reformed Protestantism did not require the goodwill of the established authorities to enable its implementation and spread ensured that it was ultimately a more geographically and numerically successful movement than Lutheranism.

Where did the Reform retain its most pure and uncompromised state?

It is arguable that the Reform retained its most pure and uncompromised state in the places where the Reformers remained a minority and marginalized group, as did the Huguenots in France.

What became associated with Reformed doctrine? What theory was developed?

During some of the most divisive conflicts of the period, the Dutch Revolt and the French Wars of Religion, Reformed doctrine became associated with rebellion and resistance.
Despite vehement declarations of the need to obey constituted authority, Theodore Beza, Calvin's successor in Geneva, was one of the most prominent figures to develop a systematic theory of the right to resistance by 'lesser magistrates', including nobles and princes as well as high ranking officials.

Who used Reformed doctrine for their causes?

For Dutch rebels seeking to overthrow Spanish domination, and Huguenot, Scottish and Hungarian nobles fighting against royal forces, such theories provided legitimacy for their cause. In England too, Puritans enthusiastically opposed the royal supremacy.

Where do we find the international aspect of the movement?

It is with people who fled their native country because of persecution that we find the truly international aspect of the movement, not so much in their integrating with their host countries, since they tended to establish their own communities and churches, known as 'stranger churches', but rather through their contacts with their home countries and other refugees.

Who were best suited to a life in exile?

Those best suited or most adaptable to a life in exile were those with transferable skills, such as printers, merchants and artisans, as well as those who wished to train for the ministry.

What did Calvin add to the foundations laid by Luther and Zwingli?

They were able to present a more coherent exposition of doctrine and a more practical structure for the survival of the Church and the sustenance of the faithful even within a hostile environment.

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The long Reformation - Reformed - The Reformed 'International

7 important questions on The long Reformation - Reformed - The Reformed 'International

Why did Reformed Protestantism become a more successful movement than Lutheranism?

Where did the Reform retain its most pure and uncompromised state?

What became associated with Reformed doctrine? What theory was developed?

Who used Reformed doctrine for their causes?

Where do we find the international aspect of the movement?

Who were best suited to a life in exile?

What did Calvin add to the foundations laid by Luther and Zwingli?

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