Flacius Illyricus, Matthias Theologians People Lutheran Denominations Christianity

Matthias Flacius (1520-1575), a Latinized form of Matija Vlačić, took the name Illyricus to honor his birth land. A polarizing figure, this disciple of Luther was condemned by Catholics and moderating Lutherans alike, and even those in theological agreement often found reason to dislike him. Nevertheless, his contributions helped preserve the Lutheran Reformation against more mediating or compromising positions, such as that of Philipp Melanchthon.

• - Infoplease.com entry with pronunciation guide, biographical background, influences, major works, and controversies.
  
• - Concordia Lutheran Online article examines the theologian, his works, the disputes he engendered, and the response of the Formula of Concord, also offering a judgment from history.
  
• - Biography, illustration, summary of major theological contributions and controversies, bibliography, and links from Istria on the Internet.
  
  

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