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|name = Theodore Beza | | name = Theodore Beza | ||
|image = Théodore de Bèze 1577 Genève.jpg | | image = Théodore de Bèze 1577 Genève.jpg | ||
|birth_name = Théodore de Bèze | | birth_name = Théodore de Bèze | ||
|birth_date = June 24, 1519 | | birth_date = June 24, 1519 | ||
|birth_place = Vézelay, Kingdom of France | | birth_place = Vézelay, Kingdom of France | ||
|death_date = October 13, 1605 (age 86) | | death_date = October 13, 1605 (age 86) | ||
|death_place = Geneva, [[Republic of Geneva | | death_place = Geneva, [[Republic of Geneva | ||
|occupation = Theologian, author | | occupation = Theologian, author | ||
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In the following year, 1561, Beza represented the Evangelicals at the [[Colloquy of Poissy]], and in an eloquent manner defended the principles of the Evangelical faith.{{sfn|Chisholm|1911}} The colloquy was without result, but Beza as the head and advocate of all Reformed congregations of France was revered and hated at the same time.{{sfn|Choisy|1914}} The queen insisted upon another colloquy, which was opened at St. Germain 28 January 1562, eleven days after the proclamation of the famous January edict, which granted important privileges to those of the Reformed faith.{{sfn|Choisy|1914}} But the colloquy was broken off when it became evident that the Catholic party was preparing (after the [[Massacre of Vassy]], on March 1) to overthrow Protestantism. | In the following year, 1561, Beza represented the Evangelicals at the [[Colloquy of Poissy]], and in an eloquent manner defended the principles of the Evangelical faith.{{sfn|Chisholm|1911}} The colloquy was without result, but Beza as the head and advocate of all Reformed congregations of France was revered and hated at the same time.{{sfn|Choisy|1914}} The queen insisted upon another colloquy, which was opened at St. Germain 28 January 1562, eleven days after the proclamation of the famous January edict, which granted important privileges to those of the Reformed faith.{{sfn|Choisy|1914}} But the colloquy was broken off when it became evident that the Catholic party was preparing (after the [[Massacre of Vassy]], on March 1) to overthrow Protestantism. | ||
Beza hastily issued a circular letter (March 25) to all Reformed congregations of the empire, and went to Orléans with the Huguenot leader [[Louis, Prince of Condé (1530–1569)|Conde]] and his troops.{{sfn|Choisy|1914}} It was necessary to proceed quickly and energetically.{{sfn|Choisy|1914}} But there were neither soldiers nor money.{{sfn|Choisy|1914}} At the request of Conde, Beza visited all Huguenot cities to obtain both.{{sfn|Choisy|1914}} He also wrote a manifesto in which he argued the justice of the Reformed cause.{{sfn|Choisy|1914}} As one of the messengers to collect soldiers and money among his coreligionists, Beza was appointed to visit England, Germany, and Switzerland. He went to Strasburg and Basel, but met with failure.{{sfn|Choisy|1914}} He then returned to Geneva, which he reached September 4.{{sfn|Choisy|1914}} He had hardly been there fourteen days when he was called once more to Orléans by D'Andelot. The campaign was becoming more successful; but the publication of the unfortunate edict of pacification which Conde accepted ( | Beza hastily issued a circular letter (March 25) to all Reformed congregations of the empire, and went to Orléans with the Huguenot leader [[Louis, Prince of Condé (1530–1569)|Conde]] and his troops.{{sfn|Choisy|1914}} It was necessary to proceed quickly and energetically.{{sfn|Choisy|1914}} But there were neither soldiers nor money.{{sfn|Choisy|1914}} At the request of Conde, Beza visited all Huguenot cities to obtain both.{{sfn|Choisy|1914}} He also wrote a manifesto in which he argued the justice of the Reformed cause.{{sfn|Choisy|1914}} As one of the messengers to collect soldiers and money among his coreligionists, Beza was appointed to visit England, Germany, and Switzerland. He went to Strasburg and Basel, but met with failure.{{sfn|Choisy|1914}} He then returned to Geneva, which he reached September 4.{{sfn|Choisy|1914}} He had hardly been there fourteen days when he was called once more to Orléans by D'Andelot. The campaign was becoming more successful; but the publication of the unfortunate edict of pacification which Conde accepted (,1563) filled Beza and all Protestant France with horror. | ||
===Calvin's successor=== | ===Calvin's successor=== | ||
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* [https://web.archive.org/web/20080619235401/http://fly.hiwaay.net/~pspoole/Beza1.htm ''Concerning the Rights of Rulers Over Their Subjects and the Duty Of Subjects Towards Their Rulers''], a treatise by Beza | * [https://web.archive.org/web/20080619235401/http://fly.hiwaay.net/~pspoole/Beza1.htm ''Concerning the Rights of Rulers Over Their Subjects and the Duty Of Subjects Towards Their Rulers''], a treatise by Beza | ||
* [http://homepage.mac.com/shanerosenthal/reformationink/tbfaith.htm Faith & Justification by Beza] | * [http://homepage.mac.com/shanerosenthal/reformationink/tbfaith.htm Faith & Justification by Beza] | ||
* [https://books.google.com/books?id=b08_Dq8RbxUC&pg= | * [https://books.google.com/books?id=b08_Dq8RbxUC&pg= ''The Life of John Calvin''] by Beza | ||
* [http://eod.vkol.cz/iii2631/ "Theodori Bezae Vezelii Volumen ... Tractationum Theologicarum"] one of the Beza's theological works in the Olomouc Research Library public catalogue | * [http://eod.vkol.cz/iii2631/ "Theodori Bezae Vezelii Volumen ... Tractationum Theologicarum"] one of the Beza's theological works in the Olomouc Research Library public catalogue | ||
* [http://www.sovereignredeemerbooks.com/views/books/book-list.php?author=theodore-beza"] Beza's work entitled The Treasure of Gospel Truth, printed in 1576. | * [http://www.sovereignredeemerbooks.com/views/books/book-list.php?author=theodore-beza"] Beza's work entitled The Treasure of Gospel Truth, printed in 1576. | ||