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Sebastian Castellio, 1515-1563
Guggisberg, Hans R.; Gordon, Professor Bruce
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hardcover. Sebastian Castellio, linguist, humanist and religious reformer, is one of the most remarkable figures of the Reformation. By telling the tale of Castellio's life, this work illuminates the furious debate he unleashed and how it marked a crucial stage in the development of Protestant thought. Series Editor(s): Cameron, Professor Euan; Gordon, Professor Bruce; Heal, Dr. Bridget; Mason, Professor Roger A.; Nelson Burnett, Professor Amy; Pettegree, Dr. Andrew; Von Greyerz, Professor Kaspar; Ryrie, Professor Alec. Series: St Andrews Studies in Reformation History. Num Pages: 320 pages, Includes 3 b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: 1D; 3JB; BGH; HBJD; HBLH; HRCC2; HRCC9. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 242 x 156 x 23. Weight in Grams: 614.
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 from Geneva and his resettlement in Basle. Exiled from Geneva, Castellio soon attracted a circle of like-minded reformers who opposed the intolerant attitude of Calvin, exemplified by the execution of the heretical Michael Servetus. It ... Read more
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 from Geneva and his resettlement in Basle. Exiled from Geneva, Castellio soon attracted a circle of like-minded reformers who opposed the intolerant attitude of Calvin, exemplified by the execution of the heretical Michael Servetus. It ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
320
Condition
New
Series
St Andrews Studies in Reformation History
Number of Pages
320
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780754630197
SKU
V9780754630197
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About Guggisberg, Hans R.; Gordon, Professor Bruce
Hans R. Guggisberg, Bruce Gordon
Reviews for Sebastian Castellio, 1515-1563
'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