The ideas embodied in John Calvin's "Institutes of Christian Religion" were most influential in the New England colonies, particularly in Massachusetts. The Puritans, who settled in this region, were heavily influenced by Calvinist theology, emphasizing predestination, a strict moral code, and the importance of a covenant community. These beliefs shaped the social, political, and religious landscape of the colony, fostering a culture of religious conformity and a focus on communal governance based on their interpretation of Christian principles.
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