This book is a collection of primary source documents from the archives of the Vatican and the Este family in Ferrara, Italy, related to the residence of the Protestant theologian John Calvin in that city in the 16th century. The editor provides helpful commentary and annotations to contextualize the documents and assist the reader in their interpretation.

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