Jean Calvin

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PREFACE.

CONTENTS.

CALVIN'S LETTERS.

I. To Nicolas Duchemin. [13] Calvin at the University of

II. To Francis Daniel. [17] Calvin in Paris Nicolas Cop the two friends visit a monastery.

III. To Francis Daniel. Thanks to Francis Daniel salutations to Melchior Wolmar various messages.

IV. To Francis Daniel. Domestic intelligence departure to Italy of the brother of Francis Daniel.

V. To Francis Daniel. Calvin's first work Commentary on Seneca's Treatise, "De Clementia."

VI. To Francis Daniel. Calvin despatches copies of the

VII. To Dr. Martin Bucer. [25] Recommendation of a French

VIII. To Francis Daniel. [26] Various communications a new work put forth.

IX. To Francis Daniel. [27] The Reformation in Paris rage of

X. To Francis Daniel. [34] Retirement of Calvin to Angouleme.

XI. To Christopher Libertet. [35] Calvin in Basle revision

XII. To Francis Daniel. [40] Calvin in Geneva translation

XIII. To Megander. [45] Calvin and Caroli encounter each

XIV. To Viret. [49] Preaching of the Gospel at

XV. To Simon Grynee. [53] The nature of the controversy

XVI. To the Ministers of the Church of Basle. Persecution in

XVII. To Louis du Tillet. [62] Departure of Louis du Tillet

XVIII. To Henry Bullinger. [69] State of the Church at

XIX. To Henry Bullinger. [71] Synod of Zurich attempt at

XX. To Peter Viret. Arrival of Farel and Calvin at Basle.

XXI. To Louis du Tillet. [76] Journey of Calvin to

XXII. To William Farel. [84] Farel called as minister to the

XXIII. To Farel. New efforts of the ministers of Strasbourg

XXIV. To Farel. [89] Calvin at Strasbourg negotiations

XXV. To the Church of Geneva. [93] Letter of consolation and

XXVI. To Farel. Conferences of Basle absence of the

XVII. To Louis du Tillet. [99] Reply to doubts as to the

XXVIII. To Farel. Death of Courault Calvin's discouragement

XXIX. To Farel. Second edition of the "Institution of a

XXX. Farel. [111] Fruitless efforts for the union of the two

XXXI. To Bullinger. [118] Excuses his long silence evidences

XXXII. To Farel. Departure of Calvin for the Assembly of

XXXIII. To Farel. Conclusion of the Assembly at

XXXIV. To Farel. Numerous occupations of Calvin news of

XXXV. To Farel. Union of the Swiss Churches first steps for

XXXVI. To Farel. Ecclesiastical news of

XXXVII. To the Church of Geneva. [157] Recommends anew the

XXXVIII. To Farel. Journey of Farel to Strasbourg scanty remuneration of Calvin sale of his books.

XXXIX. To Farel. Reconciliation of Farel with

XL. To Farel. Caroli at Strasbourg Proceedings of Sturm and Bucer for the reconciliation with Calvin.

XLI. To Farel. Farther details of the reconciliation of

XLII. To Farel. Caroli encounter between William du Bellay

XLIII. To Farel. Persecutions in France policy of Francis I.

XLIV. To Farel. Further mention of Caroli discussion with

XLV. To Farel. Impressions of Calvin on his recall to

XLVI. To Farel. Reconciliation of parties at

XLVII. To Peter Viret. Excuses for his silence sad news from

XLVIII. To Farel. Preparations for the Assembly of

XLIX. To Monsieur du Tailly. [213] Review of the Conferences

L. To Peter Caroli. [218] Answer to the complaints of

LI. To Viret. Deputations sent to France and into England the Edict of Fontainbleau.

LII. To Farel. Sickness of Calvin preparation for departure

LIII. To the Seigneury of Geneva. [225] Excuses himself from

LIV. To Farel. Exposition of the motives which prevent him from returning to Geneva.

LV. To the Seigneury of Geneva. [227] Calvin at Worms he

LVI. To Farel. Details of the interview of Calvin with the Deputies from Geneva.

LVII. To Nicolas Parent. [229] Testimony rendered to the

LVIII. To Nicolas Parent. [232] Instructions regarding the

LIX. To the Seigneury of Geneva. Calvin sent to the Diet of

LX. To Farel. Anxiety on account of the Swiss

LXI. To Viret. [239] New expression of the repugnances and

LXII. To James Bernard. [240] Protests his devotedness to the

LXIII. To Farel. [243] Calvin at Ratisbon the plague at

LXIV. To Monsieur de Richebourg. [256] Consolatory letter on the death of his son.

LX. To Farel. Affliction of Calvin news of the Diet of

LXVI. To Farel. Request addressed by the ministers of the

LXVII. To Farel. Results of the Diet of Ratisbon conferences

LXVIII. To Farel. Efforts of Bucer and of Melanchthon to

LXIX. To the Pastors of the Church of Zurich. [276] The

LXX. To Farel. [279] Return of Calvin to Strasbourg news of

LXXI. To Farel and Viret. [284] Communication of a letter

To Viret.

LXXII. To Viret. Excuses for his delay in leaving Strasbourg conclusion of the Diet at Ratisbon.

LXXIII. To Farel. [292] Prepares to depart for

LXXIV. To the Seigneury of Geneva. [293] Arrival of Calvin at

LXXV. To Farel. [295] Calvin at Berne his interview with one

LXXVI. To Farel. [297] Arrival of Calvin at Geneva his

LXXVII. To the Seigneury of Neuchatel. [299] Efforts to

LXXVIII. To Bucer. [300] New details regarding the troubles

LXXIX. To Madame the Duchess of Ferrara. [310] Instructions

LXXX. To Farel. Brotherly exhortations efforts of Calvin to

LXXXI. To Farel. The Vaudois of Provence appeal addressed to

LXXXII. To Farel. [325] Healing of the troubles of the Church

LXXXIII. To Oswald Myconius. [326] Restoration of the Church

LXXXIV. To Oswald Myconius. [329] The Reformation at

LXXXV. To the Brethren of Lyons. [335] Stay of a Carmelite

LXXXVI. To Farel. [338] Detail of the edifying death of the first Syndic, Amy Porral.

LXXXVII. To Viret. [341] Sickness of Idelette de Bure the

LXXXVIII. To Benedict Textor. [344] Divers recommendations.

LXXXIX. To Farel. Excuses his silence estimate of the new

XC. To Viret. Proceedings of Castalio school of

XCI. To Viret. [363] Instructions given to Viret for the

XCII. To Viret. [364] Disquietude of Calvin on occasion of the acts of the Synod of Berne.

XCIII. To Farel. [368] Wishes for the success of the journey

XCIV. To Viret. [369] Origin of the disputes between Calvin and Castalio.

XCV. To Viret. Invitation to Viret to come to

XCVI. To Viret. Approval of a letter of Viret to the

XCVII. To Viret. The plague at Geneva conduct of the

XCVIII. To Bullinger. Numerous occupations of Calvin death

XCIX. To Michael Varod. [390] Recommendation of a sick person.

C. To Monsieur le CurE de Cernex. [391] Religious controversy

CI. To Philip Melanchthon. [392] Testimony of respect and of

CII. To Viret. Ecclesiastical particularities struggles to

CIII. To Conrad Pellican. [400] Offer of his

CIV. To the Seigneury of Geneva. [404] Calvin at

CV. To the Pastors of the Church of Geneva. [407] The

CVI. To VIRET. Relation of his proceedings at Strasbourg, and the state of things at Metz.

CVII. To the Seigneury of Geneva. Answer from the Assembly at

CVIII. To the Ambassadors of Geneva. [414] ExposE of the

CIX. To the Seigneury of Geneva. [416] New delay in

CX. To Monsieur de Falais. [417] Exhorts him to quit his

CXI. To Madame de Falais. [419] Christian counsel and exhortations.

CXII. To Monsieur de Falais. [420] Further exhortation to decide him on quitting his country.

CXIII. To Viret. [421] The ministerial office refused to

CXIV. To Bullinger. Conclusion of an arrangement between Berne and Geneva.

CXV. To Viret. Farther details of the arrangements with the

CXVI. To the Ministers of Neuchatel. [431] Controversy with

CXVII. To Farel. [434] Struggles and difficulties of Calvin

CXVIII. To Oswald Myconius. [441] Political and military intelligence from France and Germany.

CXIX. To Monsieur de Falais. [443] Arrival of Monsieur de

CXX. To Madame de Falais. Christian congratulations hope of a speedy meeting.

CXXI. To Farel. [446] Renewal of the controversy regarding

CXXII. To Bullinger. New appeal to the Seigneurs of Zurich,

CXXIII. To Melanchthon. [451] Explanations relative to the

CXXIV. To Luther. [464] Calvin submits to Luther several of

CXXV. To an unknown Personage. [465] Difficulties in the way

CXXVI. To Viret. Intelligence of France and Germany Synod of Melun.

CXXVII. To Viret. [477] Election of new magistrates at Geneva struggles of Calvin.

CXXVIII. To Viret. Mention of Clement Marot's metrical versions of the Psalms persecutions in France.

CXXIX. To Oswald Myconius. [480] Discovery of a conspiracy

CXXX. To the Queen of Navarre. [485] Calvin vindicates

CXXXI. To Farel. [488] Massacre of the Waldenses of

CXXXII. To Viret. [490] Journey of Calvin in

CXXXIII. To Monsieur de Falais. [491] Directions for his conduct towards the Emperor Charles V.

CXXXIV. To John Cavent. [494] Consolations on the death of his wife and mother.

CXXXV. To Monsieur de Falais. Information regarding a house to be sold at Geneva.

CXXXVI. To Melanchthon. [500] He complains of Luther's

CXXXVII. To Bullinger. [502] Defence of the Waldenses of

CXXXVIII. To the Pastors of Schaffhausen. [506] Calvin

CXXXIX. To Oswald Myconius. [507] Pressing entreaty in behalf of the Waldenses of Provence.

CXL. To Joachim Wadian. [508] Excuses for the long silence

CXLI. To Monsieur de Falais. Report of the near arrival of M.

CXLII. To Oswald Myconius. Letter of recommendation for Ochino.

CXLIII. To Madam de Falais. Use of affliction preparation for the arrival of M. de Falais at Geneva.

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