History of the Catholic Church From the Renaissance to the French Revolution, Vol. 2 (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

James Maccaffrey

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0265901022 ISBN 13: 9780265901021

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Discover how faith and learning persisted in Ireland under Tudor rule. This volume examines the Catholic Church’s resilience, education, and charitable work amid reform.

Across chapters on Ireland, the text traces the actions of religious orders, the role of bishops and monastic houses, and the people who kept Catholic worship alive. It highlights how monasteries and friaries served communities, educated clerics and laypeople, and preserved Irish religious life even as reforms challenged established practice.

• The work of Dominican, Franciscan, Augustinian, and Carmelite houses in education, preaching, and care for the poor.
• Evidence that clergy and lay leaders continued to support learning, scholarship, and scriptural study.
• Described tensions between reform efforts and local devotion, showing the complexity of religious change in Ireland.
• Examples of preserved libraries, annals, and Irish religious culture amid shifting political power.

Ideal for readers of church history, Irish history, and Tudor-era religion who want a grounded view of how faith endured in a time of upheaval.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0265901022
• ISBN 13: 9780265901021
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 490