Born in Trier, Olevian was the son of a baker and attended a course of humanist studies in Paris. 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.
Olevianus published several works on the Covenant of Grace. 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!"[citation needed]
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^Bierma, Lyle (2005). "The Purpose and Authorship of the Heidelberg Catechism". An Introduction to the Heidelberg Catechism: Sources, History, and Theology. Grand Rapids: Baker. p. 67. ISBN0-80103117-6.
^Goeters, J. F. Gerhard (2006) [1997]. "Zur Geschichte des Katechismus". Heidelberger Katechismus [Heidelberg catechism] (in German) (revised, 3rd ed.). Neukirchen-Vluyn: Neukirchener. p. 89. ISBN378871570-7.
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