Author
Theodore Beza
1519–1605
Calvin's successor at Geneva. Codified and systematized Calvin's theology. Supralapsarian. Shaped Reformed scholastic method.
From Sermons Upon the Canticle of Canticles
THis Psalme as the whole booke of the Canticle of Canticles is to bee taken and altogether to be vnderstood in a spirituall sense: and therefore there is no appearance or shewe of reason to take it as some haue done, for a marriadge song of Salomon and Pharoes daughter. For besides, that the title which is in Hebrewe ouer many of the Psalmes woulde haue made some mention touching this point, wee see howe this marriadge is condemned, and that worthily by the holy ghost, 1. Kings. 11. so farre it is from all reason to take that alliaunce & marriage of his to haue bin a figure of so holy & sacred a one as that is which is proposed vnto vs in this Psal. We haue therefore in this psalme an excellent and most diuine treatie touching the most strait and spirituall bonde and alliaunce which is…
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Works in the Library 2
Sermons Upon the Canticle of Canticles 1587
Beza's sermons on the Song of Songs address central theological controversies, particularly concerning Christ's nature and the church's true identity and marks.
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Life of John Calvin 1836
Beza's biographical work presents John Calvin's life and theological legacy, establishing the historical foundation for understanding Reformed Protestant doctrine and ecclesiastical reform.
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Passages Theodore Beza cites most
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1 Peter 2:248×
Philippians 2:138×
1 Corinthians 1:307×
1 Corinthians 7:317×
1 Corinthians 15:287×
Colossians 2:176×
Romans 1:166×
Romans 8:176×
1 Corinthians 3:95×
1 Peter 1:115×
Galatians 6:145×
Hebrews 11:135×
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