Langbeschreibung
Although initially a follower of Calvin, the French humanist and religious reformer Sebastian Castellio was soon to become one of his most prominent critics, arguing in favour of a 'liberal' humanist approach to religious toleration, in opposition to Calvin's dogmatic orthodoxy. By telling the fascinating tale of Castellio's life, this work illuminates the furious debate that he unleashed and how it marked a crucial stage in the development of Protestant thought.
Inhaltsverzeichnis
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.