Calvinismn.
/ˈkalvɪnɪz(ə)m/ 1. The doctrines of John Calvin the Protestant Reformer (1509–1564), particularly his theological doctrines on grace, in which Calvinism is opposed to Arminianism n.
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1570 P. Levens Manipulus Vocabulorum sig. Miii/1 Caluynisme, Caluinismus.
1655 H. L'Estrange Reign King Charles 127 The Doctrine of St. Augustine; which they who understand it not, call Calvinisme.
1863 J. A. Froude Hist. Eng. VII. 367 Thus spoke Calvinism, the creed of republics, in its first hard form.
2. Adherence to these doctrines. Also in extended use.The particular doctrines of theological Calvinism are contained in the so-called ‘five points’, viz. (1) Particular election. (2) Particular redemption. (3) Moral inability in a fallen state. (4) Irresistible grace. (5) Final perseverance.
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1650 R. Stapleton tr. F. Strada De Bello Belgico iii. 65 She was jealous lest Calvinisme, which then infected France, might be caught by their neighbours of Haynolt.
1863 Denise I. 126 The destruction, the waste in Nature; the plants that bud and never bring forth fruit..the Calvinism of Nature, things predestined to destruction!
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