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Noyon

Was Calvin A Homosexual Convict?

by R. Scott Clark on November 20, 2012 |

Recently a correspondent wrote to ask about the following: “An interesting story: in 1527, the year he was 18, Calvin was arrested, tried, and convicted of homosexual activity. Instead of being executed (per French law at the time), he was branded with . . . Continue reading →

Categorized Calvin Studies, History of Reformed Theology, Reformation History | Tagged arrested, calvin, homosexuality, mythology, Noyon
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