Luther-Reception by young Calvin

There is no consensus in current research about the extent of Luther's influence on Calvin. While earlier interpretations were influenced by national identities, today's scholars focus on the question of the unity of "the" Reformation. The influence of Melanchthon has rightly been weighted more strongly in recent decades. At the same time, it is obvious that there was an intensive reception of Luther in the circles of biblical humanists around Jacques Lefevre d'Etaples and Gerard Roussel. This is evidenced by, among other things, the early distribution of Luther's writings in France. Calvin's reception of Luther has to be interpreted in this context. In his early texts there are unquestionable references to the Wittenberg reformer, including the literal adoption of Luther quotations, especially with regard to the doctrine of the sacraments and the interpretation of the commandments.