Letters of John Calvin, Volume I

Jean Calvin · c. 1540s–1564 (letters collected here; selection dating over Calvin’s lifetime; compiled in the 16th c. by Beza/Jonvillers) primary

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all the brethren who are with you; Viret, Francis also, and James, when you write to them. Capito, Sturm, and Firmin, desire to salute you in the most friendly way.

[Lat. orig. autogr.--Library of Geneva. Vol. 106.]

XXIX.--TO FAREL.

Second edition of the "Institution of a Christian"--death of Robert Olivetan--state of religion in Germany--first lectures of Calvin at Strasbourg.

Month of January 1539.

The grace of the Lord be with you, most sound-hearted brother.

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Letters of John Calvin, Volume I · Jean Calvin · 1540–1564