The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire · Character
Michael Servetus
Also known as Servetus, Servet
- Minor
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 248
There's an intensity about this Spanish scholar whose theological convictions burn bright enough to attract the attention of those who would silence dangerous ideas. His eyes hold the conviction of one who has thought deeply about matters of faith and doctrine.
- Gender
- male
- Age
- Adult
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 248
- Books
- 1
Michael Servetus was a Spanish theologian whose radical ideas about the Trinity and other doctrines brought him into conflict with both Catholic and Protestant authorities. His execution by burning at the stake in Geneva, ordered by John Calvin's personal animosity, made him a symbol of religious persecution and the dangers of theological dissent in the Reformation era.
Description
A Spanish theologian with the scholarly bearing of a 16th century intellectual. His dark hair and features reflect his Iberian origins, while his attire consists of the robes appropriate to a man of learning. His expression carries the serious intensity of one whose theological convictions have made him a target for those who would silence dangerous ideas. His presence suggests both scholarly dedication and the courage of conviction that would ultimately cost him his life.
Story so far
BOOK 1The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire / Table of Contents with links in the HTML file to the two Project Gutenberg editions (12 volumes)
Appearances
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