[A French Bourgesian Strassburgian Heidelbergian Lausannian Continental Reformed Divine]

Pierre Boquin

Pierre Boquin (c. 1518–1582), that eminent Doctor of sacred theology and steadfast pillar of the Reformed Churches, was born in the province of Guyenne in France, about the year of our Lord 1518. Having been trained up in the schools of learning, he attained the doctorate of theology at the renowned University of Bourges in 1539. For a time, he served as prior of the Carmelite order in Bourges, but the bright beams of evangelical truth so shined into his soul that he forsook the darkness of popery and embraced the Reformation, holding fast the pure doctrine of Christ. Persecuted for the Gospel’s sake, Boquin sojourned in Basel and Leipzig, and thence to Wittenberg, whence he was called to the faculty of the Strasbourg Academy, succeeding the learned Calvin. After a brief return to France under the favor of Queen Marguerite, he was compelled by adversity to seek refuge anew in Strasbourg, where he ministered to the French refugees. In 1557, he was chosen professor of theology at the University of Heidelberg and was greatly esteemed by Frederick III, being appointed dean and counsellor of the Church. Boquin contended earnestly for the Reformed faith against Lutheran adversaries, notably in disputations upon the Holy Supper. After the death of his patron, when the Palatinate returned to Lutheranism, he was exiled, but found a final resting place as preacher and instructor at Lausanne. There, having finished his course in faith and patience, he entered into rest in 1582, his memory blessed among the churches.

Pierre Boquin (c. 1518–1582), that eminent Doctor of sacred theology and steadfast pillar of the Reformed Churches, was born in the province of Guyenne in France, about the year of our Lord 1518. Having been trained up in the schools of learning, he attained the doctorate of theology at the renowned University of Bourges in 1539. For a time, he served as prior of the Carmelite order in Bourges, but the bright beams of evangelical truth so shined into his soul that he forsook the darkness of popery and embraced the Reformation, holding fast the pure doctrine of Christ. Persecuted for the Gospel’s sake, Boquin sojourned in Basel and Leipzig, and thence to Wittenberg, whence he was called to the faculty of the Strasbourg Academy, succeeding the learned Calvin. After a brief return to France under the favor of Queen Marguerite, he was compelled by adversity to seek refuge anew in Strasbourg, where he ministered to the French refugees. In 1557, he was chosen professor of theology at the University of Heidelberg and was greatly esteemed by Frederick III, being appointed dean and counsellor of the Church. Boquin contended earnestly for the Reformed faith against Lutheran adversaries, notably in disputations upon the Holy Supper. After the death of his patron, when the Palatinate returned to Lutheranism, he was exiled, but found a final resting place as preacher and instructor at Lausanne. There, having finished his course in faith and patience, he entered into rest in 1582, his memory blessed among the churches.

Pierre Bouquin (-1582) / 15 titles, 32 vols. | PRDL

His Works:

On the word’s of Christ: “This is my body”:

The Understanding Is Defended In The Words Of Christ “This Is My Body”; And The Most Certain Method For Judging Controversies Concerning The Lord’s Supper; And Similar Disputes Is Demonstrated; Likewise, An Assertion of the Rite of Breaking and Taking Bread in Hand in the Celebration of the Lord’s Supper; (Heidelberg: Printed By Michael Schirat, A.D. 1563)