Calvinism
noun
UK/ˈkæl.vɪ.nɪ.zᵊm/
US/ˈkæl.və.nɪ.zᵊm/
Definitions of Calvinism noun
- Uncountable(不可数名词)
The theological system of John Calvin, emphasizing the sovereignty of God and the belief that God controls all events on Earth.
约翰·加尔文的基督教思想和教义，特别是相信上帝掌控地球上发生的一切。
Many early American colonies were heavily influenced by Calvinism.
许多早期美国殖民地深受加尔文主义的影响。
Calvinism emphasizes the absolute sovereignty of God and the total depravity of humankind.
加尔文主义强调上帝的绝对主权和人类的完全堕落。
The doctrines of this church are based on the principles of Calvinism.
这间教堂的教义基于加尔文主义的原则。