Huguenots Reformed Church History Christianity

Prior to Calvin's publication in 1536 of his Institutes of the Christian Religion, a reform movement already existed in France. Despite persecution, the movement grew. Under King Henry II reprisals became more severe. Nevertheless, in 1559, the first French national synod was held, and a Presbyterian church modeled on Calvin's reform in Geneva was founded.During the Wars of Religion the Huguenots suffered greatly, especially in the massacre of Saint Bartholomew's Day (1572). In 1598, Henry IV, by issuing the Edict of Nantes, established Protestantism in 200 towns, proclaimed freedom of worship, and allowed substantial political independence.

• - An extensive history, including the early influence of the Huguenots in Canada.
  
• - A history of this time period by Colonel James Tompkins Watson of Clinton, New York.
  
• - History of the Huguenots, especially in the New World.
  
• - History of the French Protestants who were members of the Reformed Church which was established in 1550 by John Calvin.
  
• - A history published by the Ntional Huguenot Society.
  
  

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