I, Johannes Althusius, am a jurist and political philosopher who hails from a Calvinist background. My scholarly pursuits have focused on the elucidation of federalism and subsidiarity, as expounded in my work "Politica Methodice Digesta, Atque Exemplis Sacris et Profanis Illustrata." Born in 1563, I have dedicated my life to the study and contemplation of governance and political theory within the context of my faith and learning.