Faith Reason And Revelation In Theodore Beza 1519-1605

Faith, Reason, and Revelation in the Thought of Theodore Beza investigates the direction of religious epistemology under a chief architect of Calvinism (1519-1605). Mallinson contends that Beza consolidated his tradition by balancing the subjective and objective aspects of faith and knowledge. Making use of new editions of Beza's class notes and correspondence, and examining the theological ideas found in Beza's long-neglected New Testament annotations, this study clarifies the thought of Calvin's successor.

The nature of Protestant scholasticism and the relationship between faith and philosophy are observed in context, rather than from the anachronistic perspectives of modern schools that seek to establish their own continuity with Calvinism. Review: the book engaged me and informed me about the place of evidentialism in Reformed theological development I look for more scholarly publications from Jeffery Mallinson.

Jill Raitt, Comptes Rendus ... a fine study ... based on thorough research, and a good use of sources ... excellent. The Journal of Ecclesiastical History Jeffrey Mallinson's book is well written, carefully argued, and displays an impressive command of Beza's sizeable literary corpus. Sixteenth Century Journal