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what he did

john calvin
timeline of main events

In 1540, Calvin published the first every commentary on Romans. This is when he planned to write commentaries for the whole new testament.

In 1550, Calvin finished all his commentaries of Paul's writing. He also published his "TULIP". 

In 1542, Calvin published his first doctrine(a doctrine is a short way of calling "religious teaching" in the olden days). He wrote it during Cop's speech, but he published it a couple months after.

In 1557, Calvin stopped publishing commentaries. He still started on the minor prophets.

In 1555, Calvin he finished all his commentaries of the new testament!

In 1559, Calvin drafted the confession of faith in France. Paris accepted it, but with a few changes.

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