Helvidius has shown himself too ignorant, in saying that Ma… - John Calvin

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Helvidius has shown himself too ignorant, in saying that Mary had several sons, because mention is made in some passages of the brothers of Christ.

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John Calvin (10 July 1509 – 27 May 1564) was a major French Protestant theologian during the Protestant Reformation; he is renowned for his teaching and infamous for his role in the execution of Michael Servetus.

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Alternative Names: Jehan Cauvin • Calvin • Jean Calvin • Johannes Calvinus • Ioannes Calvinus • Cauvin

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Helvidius has shown himself too ignorant, in saying that Mary had several sons, because mention is made in some passages of the brothers of Christ. - John Calvin

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