This article provides an overview of the life and work of the French Reformer Theodore Beza (1519-1605), best known as John Calvin’s successor in Geneva. It examines Beza’s significant contribution to the development and consolidation of Reformed communities across early modern Europe and evaluates his theological legacy, assessing his impact in the context of ongoing debates over his faithfulness to, or divergence from, Calvin’s teachings.
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