Theodore Beza the Counsellor of the French Reformation 1519 to 1605

The book ""Theodore Beza the Counsellor of the French Reformation 1519 to 1605"" by Henry Martyn Baird is a comprehensive biography of Theodore Beza, a key figure of the French Reformation. The book explores Beza's life and career, from his early years as a student in France to his role as a leader of the Reformed Church in Geneva. Baird examines Beza's theological and philosophical views, his relationships with other reformers such as John Calvin, and his involvement in key events of the Reformation, including the St. Bartholomew's Day Massacre. The book also explores Beza's literary contributions, including his influential works on theology and biblical exegesis. Through a detailed examination of Beza's life and work, Baird provides a compelling portrait of a pivotal figure in the history of the Reformation.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.