1st Edition
Sebastian Castellio, 1515-1563 Humanist and Defender of Religious Toleration in a Confessional Age
320 Pages
by
Routledge
320 Pages
by
Routledge
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Sebastian Castellio, linguist, humanist and religious reformer, is one of the most remarkable figures of the Reformation. Attracted by Calvin's reforms, Castellio moved to Geneva in the 1540s, where he wrote his influential work on educational reform. Ironically, it was Castellio's work as a scholar in Geneva, which was to lead to his falling out with Calvin, and ultimately his forced departure... Read more
Contents: Preface; Introduction; Family origins, early life and education; Calvin's colleague; From Geneva to Basle; The Bible translations; The toleration debate begins; The toleration debate after the publication of De haereticis; Broadening of the conflict; Professional and personal circumstances; Challenges and conflicts in the latter years; Castellio's theological thought; Castellio's theological heritage; Concluding remarks; Bibliography; Index.
Biography
Hans R. Guggisberg, Bruce Gordon
'This is a well-balanced work that effectively alternates detailed, biographical narrative with thematic analysis of Castellio. The result is an excellent book by an outstanding scholar on one of the most significant figures of early modern Europe.' History
