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Letters of John Calvin, Volume I

Jean Calvin · c. 1540s–1564 (letters collected here; selection dating over Calvin’s lifetime; compiled in the 16th c. by Beza/Jonvillers) primary

passage 11 of 354 · LETTER PAGE > letter of Cardinal Sadolet, 150

in brief
This preface section lists the editorial contents of the volume by letter number and brief subject headings, including dates from 1540–1545 and named correspondents like Farel and Viret.

XL. TO FAREL.--Caroli at Strasbourg--proceedings of Sturm and Bucer for the reconciliation with Calvin, 151

XLI. TO FAREL.--Farther details of the reconciliation of Calvin with Caroli--the minister Alexander--a lecture of Bucer--negotiations of the Protestant Princes of Germany--their answer to Henry VIII.-- French translation of the epistle to Sadolet, 157

XLII. TO FAREL.--Caroli--encounter between William du Bellay and the Constable de Montmorency-- preparation for an approaching Assembly in Germany--negotiations with the King of England-- salutations addressed by Luther to Calvin--hope of an accommodation between the Swiss and German Churches, 163

XLIII. TO FAREL.--Persecutions in France--policy of Francis I. and Charles V.--ecclesiastical discipline--university regulations at Strasbourg--illness of Farel, 168

XLIV. TO FAREL.--Farther mention of Caroli--discussion with Herman the Anabaptist--good understanding of Charles V. and Francis I.--alarm of the German Princes--some detail of the propositions addressed to Calvin, 171

XLV. TO FAREL.--Impressions of Calvin on his recall to Geneva--rigorous application of discipline in his church--news of Germany, of France, and of England, 175

XLVI. TO FAREL.--Reconciliation of parties at Geneva-- insufficiency of the ministers of that Church-- policy of Charles V.--courageous attitude of the Protestant Princes--favourable news from England--cruel persecutions in France-- ecclesiastical discipline in the French Church at Strasbourg, 178

XLVII. TO PETER VIRET.--Excuses for his silence--sad news from France--repugnance of Calvin to return to Geneva--his comparative estimate of Capito, Zuingli, Luther, and Œcolampadius, 186

XLVIII. TO FAREL.--Preparations for the Assembly of Haguenau--symptoms of misunderstanding between Charles V. and Francis I.--severe judgment of Henry VIII.--evils produced in the Church by the absence of discipline--various details, 189

XLIX. TO MONSIEUR DU TAILLY.--Review of the Conferences of Haguenau--the state of parties in Germany, 193

L. TO PETER CAROLI.--Answer to the complaints of Caroli--refuses to grant to him the professorial chair unless he repents of his past offences, 198

LI. TO VIRET.--Deputations sent to France and into England--the Edict of Fontainbleau, 202

LII. TO FAREL.--Sickness of Calvin--preparation for departure to the Diet at Worms--letter to the Queen of Navarre on behalf of the faithful persecuted in France, 204

LIII. TO THE SEIGNEURY OF GENEVA.--Excuses himself from returning to Geneva by the necessity of his attendance at the Diet of Worms, 208

LIV. TO FAREL.--Exposition of the motives which prevent him from returning to Geneva, 210

LV. TO THE SEIGNEURY OF GENEVA.--Calvin at Worms--he excuses himself to the magistrates of Geneva for his inability to comply with their request, on account of the mission with which he had been charged into Germany in the general interests of the Church, 214

LVI. TO FAREL.--Details of the interview of Calvin with the Deputies from Geneva, 218

LVII. TO NICOLAS PARENT.--Testimony rendered to the French Church at Strasbourg, and to the pastor in charge of it during the absence of Calvin-- matters of advice, 220

LVIII. TO NICOLAS PARENT.--Instructions regarding the Supper, and on various points of Ecclesiastical Discipline, 222

LIX. TO THE SEIGNEURY OF GENEVA.--Calvin sent to the Diet of Ratisbon--he excuses himself on that account from returning at that moment to Geneva--advices addressed to the magistrates of that town, 225

LX. TO FAREL.--Anxiety on account of the Swiss Churches--approaching departure for Ratisbon-- disputes between Berne and Geneva--calumnies directed against the Vaudois of Provence, 227

LXI. TO VIRET.--New expression of the repugnances and terrors which Calvin feels in prospect of his returning to Geneva, 230

LXII. TO JAMES BERNARD.--Protests his devotedness to the Church of Geneva--oblivion of past injury, 234

LXIII. TO FAREL.--Calvin at Ratisbon--the plague at Strasbourg--grief of the Reformer--preliminaries of the Diet--the German princes--the Italian prelates--Hungary--the Turk--Poland--state of opinion--inclinations of Charles V.--stayedness upon God, 237

LXIV. TO MONSIEUR DE RICHEBOURG.--Consolatory letter on the death of his son, 246

LXV. TO FAREL.--Affliction of Calvin--news of the Diet of Ratisbon--appointment of the theologians charged with the representation of the two parties--their reception by the Emperor--portrait of Julius Pflug, of Gropper, and of Eck, 253

LXVI. TO FAREL.--Request addressed by the ministers of the Church of Zurich to those of Strasbourg-- Calvin promises to return to Geneva--message to Viret, 258

LXVII. TO FAREL.--Results of the Diet of Ratisbon-- conferences of the theologians--original sin-- free-will--justification--impossibility of agreement in the sacrament of the Supper, 260

LXVIII. TO FAREL.--Efforts of Bucer and of Melanchthon to effect a connection between the two Churches-- formula of concord--feeling of Calvin on the subject, 262

LXIX. TO THE PASTORS OF THE CHURCH OF ZURICH.--The expression of his sentiments in reference to the Church of Geneva--ready to return to that town if the Magistrates of Strasbourg consent to it, and if the Seigneury of Berne promise their support--testimony of respect for the Church of Zurich, 265

LXX. TO FAREL.--Return of Calvin to Strasbourg--news of the Diet of Ratisbon--contradictory formulæ presented to the Emperor--reply of Charles V.--

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Letters of John Calvin, Volume I · Jean Calvin · 1540–1564