Servetus and Calvin A Study of an Important Epoch in the Early History of the Reformation

"Servetus and Calvin" by Robert Willis is a historical exploration of Michael Servetus, a key person from the Reformation period, and his complex relationship with John Calvin. The story starts with Servetus's early life, education, and the experiences that formed his unique religious ideas; it highlights his time studying and working for Juan Quintana, alongside his interactions and arguments with other reformers, which sprouted from his published works. The book also looks into Servetus's radical beliefs about Christianity, mainly his rejection of the traditional idea of the Trinity, and the problems these beliefs caused for him. It sets the stage for understanding the major religious arguments and the trial that ended with Servetus's death by Calvin and the Geneva leaders, a major moment in religious thought and freedom.