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As the power of Christianity declined through the centuries that have followed the Reformation, Calvinism played a less and less important part, while the new philosophies of mechanism and rationalism correspondingly increased.
Ralph Adams Cram

Meaning of "Calvinism" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF CALVINISM

Calvinism  [ˈkælvɪˌnɪzəm] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF CALVINISM

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Calvinism is a noun.
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WHAT DOES CALVINISM MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Calvinism

Calvinism

Calvinism is a major branch of Protestantism that follows the theological tradition and forms of Christian practice of John Calvin and other Reformation-era theologians. Calvinists broke with the Roman Catholic Church but differed with Lutherans on the real presence of Christ in the Lord's Supper, theories of worship, and the use of God's law for believers, among other things. Calvinism can be a misleading term because the religious tradition it denotes is and has always been diverse, with a wide range of influences rather than a single founder. The movement was first called "Calvinism" by Lutherans who opposed it, and many within the tradition would prefer to use the word Reformed. Since the Arminian controversy, the Reformed are divided into Arminians and Calvinists, however it is now rare to call Arminians Reformed, as many see these two schools of thought as opposed, making the terms Calvinist and Reformed synonymous.

Definition of Calvinism in the English dictionary

The definition of Calvinism in the dictionary is the theological system of John Calvin and his followers, characterized by emphasis on the doctrines of predestination, the irresistibility of grace, and justification by faith.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH CALVINISM


alpinism
ˈælpɪˌnɪzəm
brominism
ˈbrəʊmɪˌnɪzəm
chauvinism
ˈʃəʊvɪˌnɪzəm
cretinism
ˈkrɛtɪˌnɪzəm
Darwinism
ˈdɑːwɪˌnɪzəm
determinism
dɪˈtɜːmɪˌnɪzəm
diclinism
ˈdaɪklɪˌnɪzəm
ecofeminism
ˌiːkəʊˈfɛmɪˌnɪzəm
feminism
ˈfɛmɪˌnɪzəm
Hellenism
ˈhɛlɪˌnɪzəm
hyperinsulinism
ˌhaɪpərˈɪnsjʊlɪˌnɪzəm
illuminism
ɪˈluːmɪˌnɪzəm
indeterminism
ˌɪndɪˈtɜːmɪˌnɪzəm
Jainism
ˈdʒaɪˌnɪzəm
Latinism
ˈlætɪˌnɪzəm
Leninism
ˈlɛnɪˌnɪzəm
Philistinism
ˈfɪlɪstɪˌnɪzəm
Stalinism
ˈstɑːlɪˌnɪzəm
strychninism
ˈstrɪknɪˌnɪzəm
vulpinism
ˈvʌlpɪˌnɪzəm

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE CALVINISM

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calvaria
calvarial
calvarian
calvaries
calvary
Calvary cross
calve
calver
Calvert
calves
Calvin
Calvin cycle
Calvinist
Calvinistic
Calvinistical
Calvino

WORDS THAT END LIKE CALVINISM

actinism
albinism
antifeminism
Brahminism
caffeinism
diactinism
economic determinism
griffinism
Jacobinism
libertinism
luminism
male chauvinism
mandarinism
Marxism-Leninism
mechanism
Molinism
Neo-Darwinism
nicotinism
post-feminism
routinism
terminism

Synonyms and antonyms of Calvinism in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «Calvinism» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF CALVINISM

Find out the translation of Calvinism to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of Calvinism from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «Calvinism» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

加尔文
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

calvinismo
570 millions of speakers

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Calvinism
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

काल्विनवाद
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الكالفينية
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

кальвинизм
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

Calvinismo
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

পূর্ববিধানবাদ
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

calvinisme
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Calvinisme
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Kalvinismus
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

カルビン主義
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

칼빈주의
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Calvinism
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

Calvin
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

கால்வினசத்தில்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

केल्विनवाद
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Kalvin´cilik
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

calvinismo
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Kalwinizm
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

кальвінізм
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Calvinismul
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

Καλβινισμός
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Calvinisme
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

Kalvinism
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

kalvinismen
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of Calvinism

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «CALVINISM»

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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «CALVINISM» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about Calvinism

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4 QUOTES WITH «CALVINISM»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word Calvinism.
1
George Carey
I think what Calvinism may offer us is that God's in charge of his world.
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Ralph Adams Cram
As the power of Christianity declined through the centuries that have followed the Reformation, Calvinism played a less and less important part, while the new philosophies of mechanism and rationalism correspondingly increased.
3
Marilynne Robinson
My Calvinism persuades me that we are open to God, in the sense that we are not delimited, not organisms with fixed attributes in the manner of the other creatures, but are instead participants in a reality that utterly exceeds our powers of description.
4
Paul Schrader
I was raised as a Calvinist, which is doctrine-driven. And though there are many things wrong with Calvinism, you are at least encouraged to argue about things.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «CALVINISM»

Discover the use of Calvinism in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Calvinism and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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For Calvinism
Taking us beyond the caricatures, Michael Horton invites us to explore the teaching of Calvinism, also commonly known as Reformed theology, by showing us how it is biblical and God-centered, leading us to live our lives for the glory of God ...
Michael S. Horton, 2011
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Calvinism in Europe, 1540-1620
An interesting collection of essays probing the different aspects of international Calvinism.
Andrew Pettegree, Alastair Duke, Gillian Lewis, 1996
3
Calvinism
Contents Include - CALVINISM AS A DOGMATIC SYSTEM - The Knowledge of God - Knowledge of Gog and Self-Knowledge - The Knowledge of God from Natural Religion - The Biblical Doctrine of Creation and Providence - Man's Fallen State - The ...
A. Dakin, 2007
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Calvinism: A Southern Baptist Dialogue
This book explores how much we can disagree over these things and still work together. If you care about both evangelistic cooperation and doctrinal integrity, this book is a book for you.
E. Ray Clendenen, Brad J. Waggoner, 2008
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Debating Calvinism: Five Points, Two Views
Mr. Hunt was challenged by many on the Calvinist bench and he eventually agreed to do a debate in a book format. The books purpose is to get you to think and come to your own conclusions. From the Trade Paperback edition.
Dave Hunt, James White, 2009
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Against Calvinism: Rescuing God's Reputation from Radical ...
In Against Calvinism: Rescuing God's Reputation from Radical Reformed Theology, readers will find scholarly arguments explaining why Calvinist theology is incorrect and how it affects God’s reputation. Olson draws on a variety of source
Roger E. Olson, 2011
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The Five Points of Calvinism: A Study Guide
Using the well-known TULIP acronym, this primer on the five points of Calvinism is perfect for students and laypeople alike.
Edwin H. Palmer, 2010
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Calvinism and Religious Toleration in the Dutch Golden Age
This 2002 collection of outstanding essays reconsiders and revises contemporary views of Dutch tolerance.
R. Po-Chia Hsia, Henk Van Nierop, 2002
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Whosoever Will: A Biblical-Theological Critique of ...
Based on the John 3:16 Conference of 2008, this book presents essays that offer an alternative to Calvinism in regard to understanding how God works in salvation.
David L. Allen, Steve Lemke, Steve W. Lemke, 2010
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Dutch Calvinism in Modern America: A History of a ...
Traces the history of American Calvinism from the late nineteenth century to the 1970s and examines the development of the Dutch American community
James D. Bratt, 1984

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «CALVINISM»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term Calvinism is used in the context of the following news items.
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Teaching Character: Grit, Privilege, and American Education's …
(The panel was called “Grit, Galton, Eugenics, Racism, Calvinism.”) “We keep [hearing] this narrative that the only way children in poverty are ... «AlterNet, Jul 15»
2
The Environment Was a Moral Issue Long Before Pope Francis
Most Reformed churches abandoned strict Calvinism over a century ago. Like other Protestant churches with sophisticated theology, since the ... «Huffington Post, Jul 15»
3
J D Fergusson on modern Scottish painting
"He must have been impressed," write Moffat and Riach, "from an early age by the contrast between the austerities of Calvinism, Kirk elders ... «Herald Scotland, Jul 15»
4
Connect 316 meets, honors Jerry Vines
“Leaving Geneva” was the theme of the evening's meeting, as three speakers recounted their journey from Calvinism, which proponents call ... «Brnow, Jul 15»
5
Jacob Arminius. Theologian of Grace– Part Three
He would not be pleased with such a position, and Calvin sure wouldn't recognize it as Calvinism! Filed Under: Uncategorized Leave a ... «Patheos, Jul 15»
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how evangelical Protestantism lost me
In my teen years, I wondered whether Calvinism were true and whether I might be part of the predestined reprobate. Later in high school, ... «Patheos, Jun 15»
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God is not on our side: The religious right's big lie about the …
It argues that religion—frequently defined as Calvinism—was the chief energizing propulsion of the founding ideology and that the American ... «Salon, Jun 15»
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Afraid of doubt? John Piper's son says he fears for your faith
The logical out-workings of that are at the core of the Calvinism debate. As you follow the thread of the debate you arrive at a place where it ... «Religion News Service, Jun 15»
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Uncovering the Religious Roots That Led to Environmental Movement
Stoll documents the role of Calvinism, Congregationalism, and Presbyterianism in the creation of our national parks, forestry, and conservation ... «AlterNet, Jun 15»
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PowerLinks 06.23.15
Calvinism put special emphasis on God's presence in the works of nature, and Puritans often went alone into the fields, woods, and hills to pray ... «Acton Institute, Jun 15»

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