French Protestantism refers to the branch of Christianity that emerged in France during the Reformation in the 16th century. It is primarily associated with the Huguenots, who were French Calvinists that followed the teachings of John Calvin. This movement sought to reform the Catholic Church and promote ideas such as justification by faith and the authority of Scripture. The rise of French Protestantism led to significant religious conflict, including the French Wars of Religion between Catholics and Protestants. Although the Edict of Nantes in 1598 granted limited rights to Protestants, it was revoked in 1685, leading to persecution and the emigration of many Huguenots. Today, French Protestantism remains a minority within the predominantly Catholic country.