When did Theodore Beza live?

Theodore Beza was born in 1519 and died in 1605.

Where was Theodore Beza from?

Theodore Beza was a French philosopher of the Modern era.

What philosophical movements is Theodore Beza associated with?

Theodore Beza was associated with Christian Philosophy and Renaissance.

How many quotes are attributed to Theodore Beza?

There are 9 attributed quotations from Theodore Beza in the 1001Philosophers collection, organized by topic.

Theodore Beza 1519 – 1605

Theodore Beza (1519 – 1605) was a French philosopher of the Modern era, associated with Christian Philosophy and Renaissance.

Theodore Beza was a French Reformed theologian, biblical scholar, and the principal successor of John Calvin as the leader of the Genevan Reformation. After early humanist studies and a celebrated youthful collection of Latin poems, he fled to Switzerland, embraced the Reformed cause, and from 1559 led the new Geneva Academy. His Tractatus Theologicus, his Confessio Christianae Fidei, and his treatise Concerning the Right of Magistrates over Their Subjects developed the classical Reformed doctrine of supralapsarian predestination and the early Calvinist defense of lawful resistance to tyrannical rulers. His Greek New Testament shaped a generation of biblical scholarship.

Key facts

Nationality: French
Era: Modern
Movements: Christian Philosophy, Renaissance

Selected quotes

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“God's election is the foundation of every saving grace.”
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“Faith is wrought in us by the Spirit, not chosen by our will.”
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“The visible Church is to be ordered according to the rule of Scripture.”
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“Tyrants are not God's ministers when they trample God's law.”
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“Liturgy is the school of the heart.”

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Theodore Beza by topic

Theodore Beza on God 7 quotes
Theodore Beza on Politics 4 quotes

Frequently asked about Theodore Beza

When did Theodore Beza live?: Theodore Beza was born in 1519 and died in 1605.
Where was Theodore Beza from?: Theodore Beza was a French philosopher of the Modern era.
What philosophical movements is Theodore Beza associated with?: Theodore Beza was associated with Christian Philosophy and Renaissance.
What was Theodore Beza known for?: Theodore Beza was a French Reformed theologian, biblical scholar, and the principal successor of John Calvin as the leader of the Genevan Reformation.
How many quotes are attributed to Theodore Beza?: There are 9 attributed quotations from Theodore Beza in the 1001Philosophers collection, organized by topic.