This is a 16th-century biography of Georg Schärer, an early Protestant martyr who was executed during the Counter-Reformation in Austria. The book serves as a memorial to Schärer and his religious convictions, and was written to inspire and edify other Protestants who were facing persecution. It includes an account of Schärer's life, his trial, and his death, as well as a discussion of the theological issues at stake. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.