Background
Born in Trier, Olevian was the son of a baker and attended a course of humanist studies in Paris.
theologian university professor
Born in Trier, Olevian was the son of a baker and attended a course of humanist studies in Paris.
That theory of authorship has been questioned by some modern scholarship. He went on to study law at Bourges and came under the influence of Reformation teaching. On his return to Trier his beliefs came into conflict with those of the local clergy.
In 1560 he was invited by Frederick III, Elector Palatine to teach at the University of Heidelberg.
Olevianus was banned from teaching but he was able to move to Berleburg. There, in 1578, he published a commentary on the Epistle to the Galatians, with a preface by Theodore Beza.
In 1584 he moved to the County of Nassau and became rector of Herborn Academy. He died in 1587 surrounded by friends and supporters and was buried in Herborn.
On his deathbed he was asked "Are you undoubtedly sure of your salvation, as you taught others constantly?" His reply was "Most certain!".