The execution of Michael Servetus (1511-53) is one of the most debated events in the life of John Calvin (1509-1564). It has left an indelible stain on Calvin's reputation and, unfortunately, the retelling of the story is often dependent on the historian's relationship to Calvinism. Johnathan Moorhead here seeks to give a faithful narrative of the role of John Calvin in the execution of Michael Servetus.
