# Johannes Oecolampadius — Religion and the Rise of Capitalism character guide

> Johannes Oecolampadius in Religion and the Rise of Capitalism by R. H. Tawney.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Oecolampadius

**First appearance:** 0003-religion-and-the-rise-of-capitalism

## Who they are

Swiss Protestant reformer in Basel.

## In the story

### [II: The Continental Reformers](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/religion_and_the_rise_of_capitalism_se/chapters/ii-the-continental-reformers)

Oecolampadius is mentioned as the recipient of Calvin's letter on usury.

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