Theodore Beza: An Introduction to His Life and Theology (Cascade Companions)
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Overview
Theodore Beza (1519–1605) was an important sixteenth-century Protestant Reformer. This volume introduces his life and work and outlines his influential theological thought. McKim and West situate Beza’s theology in its historical context and clarify how it was similar to and different from the theology of other Protestant Reformers. They also help readers consider the ongoing relevance of Beza’s theology for contemporary Christian living.
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- Introduces Theodore Beza’s life, work, and influential theological thought
- Situates Beza’s theology in its historical context and clarifies its similarities and differences with other Reformers
- Helps readers consider the ongoing relevance of Beza’s theology for contemporary Christian living
In Theodore Beza, Donald McKim and Jim West have given readers an opportunity to see one of the signal figures in the Reformed or Calvinist tradition, whose significance for the tradition’s development frequently outstripped Calvin’s. The clear prose, thoughtful consideration of history and theology, and strong sense of what this means for present-day faith communities make this an invaluable contribution, illuminating a central figure in the early modern period, whose influence continues today.
—R. Ward Holder, professor of theology and politics, Saint Anselm College
Donald McKim and Jim West are to be thanked for writing a clear and accessible introduction to the theology and legacy of Theodore Beza, John Calvin’s brilliant successor in Geneva. The authors continually address the question of the contemporary relevance of Beza’s theology for the Reformed tradition today, especially in the discussion questions at the end of each chapter. This book should help to make Beza more widely known and appreciated in the English-speaking world.
—Randall C. Zachman, professor emeritus of Reformation studies, University of Notre Dame
In a concise yet knowledgeable text, Donald McKim and Jim West have successfully taken on the challenge of introducing English-speaking audiences to the life and thought of Theodore Beza, the Reformer and theologian often overshadowed by his more famous predecessor John Calvin.
—Karin Maag, director, H. Henry Meeter Center for Calvin Studies, Calvin University
- Title: Theodore Beza: An Introduction to His Life and Theology (Cascade Companions)
- Authors: Donald K. McKim, Jim West
- Series: Cascade Companions
- Publisher: Wipf and Stock
- Print Publication Date: 2023
- Pages: 184
- Language: English
- Resources: 1
- Format: Digital › Logos Reader Edition
- ISBNs: 9781666771640, 1666771651, 9781666771657, 1666771643
- Resource ID: LLS:CASCADEBEZA
- Resource Type: Monograph
- Metadata Last Updated: 2025-05-23T20:09:11Z