Giovanni Diodati

Swiss-Italian theologian and translator

Giovanni Diodati - Swiss-Italian theologian and translator
Born

June 3rd, 1576
448 years ago

Died

October 3rd, 1649
375 years ago — 73 years old

Category

Thinkers & Philosophers

Country

Switzerland

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Served as a minister and academic, significantly contributing to biblical translation. Diodati translated the Bible into Italian, producing one of the earliest Protestant versions. His work displayed strong reformed theological perspectives. Engaged in debates with contemporary theologians and was instrumental in the dissemination of reformed thought in Italy and beyond.

Translated the Bible into Italian

Published theological works

Contributed to reformed theology debates

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