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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 and laid groundwork for reformed theology (10[1])at his church in Geneva. (-5[1])For 10 points, (10[1])name this French Protestant reformer who wrote Institutes of the Christian Religion. ■END■ (10[1])

ANSWER: John Calvin
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Antonio LaNaveVirginia Tech ASouth Carolina10610
Orion KellerVirginia Tech BNorth Carolina A111-5
Zachary BornsteinVirginia Tech CNorth Carolina B11410
Benjamin McAvoy-BickfordNorth Carolina AVirginia Tech B12710

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