The offce of bishop as seen by John Calvin in his early work of the Reformation

What is it about?

John Calvin as a young scholar discussed what the bishop was in early Christian thought and church. He alsodiscussed if the Roman-catholic bishops of the early sixteenth century acted according to this model and ideal. He concluded that only Jesus Christ is the real Bishop (meaning, the one who can supervize the Church).

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Why is it important?

The question is still relevant if the office of bishop can improve the government of the church and if such supervision is desirable.