What Had Calvin to do with the Death of Servetus?

S. D. V. of Grand Rapids, Mich., sent me the following communication. In The Standard Bearer for Feb. 1, 1939, the Rev. Ophoff writes, "Think finally of Calvin himself who approved of the death of Servetus." In Calvin's Calvinism, p. 15, I read, "It was a false report that Calvin was the adviser that Servetus should be put to death." It was most solemnly denied. On p. 20 we find the same statement. Will you please be so kind as to explain. Explanation. I take it that what the brother asks me...