Jesu Christi Domini Nostri Novum Testamentum

by Theodore Beza

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745 pages, Leather Bound

First published January 1, 1556

About the author

Theodore Beza (Latin: Theodorus Beza; French: Théodore de Bèze or de Besze) was a French Reformed Protestant theologian, reformer and scholar who played an important role in the Reformation. He was a disciple of John Calvin and lived most of his life in Geneva. Beza succeeded Calvin as a spiritual leader of the Republic of Geneva, which was originally founded by John Calvin himself.

Reviews

[Caleb Harris · Rating 4 out of 5]

I just finished a read-through of this translation this summer and really enjoyed it. Unlike the Vulgate, Beza's intention is not only to offer a faithful reading of the Greek text, but to do so while employing good Latin style. I recommend this translation to anyone seeking to hone their Latin skills in a Christian setting, and this edition as the most approachable one for the money. While it unfortunately does not specify which edition(s) of Beza's translation the text is based on, and while it doesn't provide Beza's explanatory notes, it's a plain, generally legible edition, suited for anyone with an intermediate knowledge of the language. (The text is occasionally smudged or otherwise obstructed, especially at the corners/edges of pages. While this is to be expected with a scan of an older work, it does impede the reading process slightly.)