Question

This thinker argued that knowledge is “naturally implanted in us” but corrupted by ignorance and hatred of God in a list of 100 numbered aphorisms. This thinker criticized Plato for vanishing in his “round globe” like most philosophers who do not compare to the “sacred reading.” In a seminal work, this thinker explores the Trinity and the Church in four sections on “knowledge of God” and “knowledge of ourselves.” A riot over not using (*) unleavened bread for the Eucharist caused this theologian to accept Martin Bucer’s offer to relocate to Strasbourg. This theologian confessed to God’s “dreadful” decree of double predestination (10[2])and laid groundwork for reformed theology at his church in Geneva. For 10 points, name this French Protestant reformer who wrote Institutes of the Christian Religion. ■END■

ANSWER: John Calvin
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PlayerTeamOpponentBuzz PositionValue
Anuttam RamjiBerkeley BBerkeley A10010
Michal GerasimiukStanfordBerkeley Past10010

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