Publisher's Synopsis
Theodore Beza the Counsellor of the French Reformation 1519 to 1605 is a biography of Theodore Beza, a prominent figure in the French Reformation. Written by Henry Martyn Baird, the book provides a comprehensive look at Beza's life and work, from his birth in 1519 to his death in 1605. Beza was a theologian, scholar, and pastor who played a key role in the development of Reformed theology and the spread of Protestantism in France. The book explores Beza's early life, his conversion to Protestantism, his friendship with John Calvin, and his involvement in the Genevan Academy. It also delves into Beza's work as a pastor, his involvement in the French Wars of Religion, and his role as a counselor to French Protestant leaders. The book provides a detailed and engaging portrait of Beza, shedding light on his contributions to the Reformation and his impact on the history of Christianity.1899. The biography of Theodore Beza, French theologian and scholar, participant in the Protestant Reformation and Calvin's successor in Geneva. Contents: Childhood and Youth; Beza in Paris; Conversion-Call to Lausanne-Abraham's Sacrifice; Treatise on the Punishment of Heretics; Beza's Activity at Lausanne; Becomes Calvin's Coadjutor-Recotr of the University of Geneva; Beza at Nerac; Recall to France; Reception at Court; Speech at the Colloquy of Poissy; Further Discussions-The Edict of January-Massacre of Vassy; Counsellor of Conde and the Huguenots in the First Civil War; Beza Succeeds Calvin-Edits Greek New Testament; Broad Sympathy-Synod of La Rochelle-Massacre of St. Bartholomew's Day; Controversies and Controversial Writings; Beza and the Huguenot Psalter; Contributions to History; The Patriotic Preacher-Henry IV's Apostasy; Beza's Later Years in Geneva; and Closing Days.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
