Excerpt from Admiral Coligny, Vol. 1: And the Rise of the Huguenots
Before the reader are brought three periods of the French Reformation: lst. That of Repression (1512 when the vain attempt was made to reform the Papal Church. There was little Open preaching, but the psalm-singing was tremendous, and there were hosts Of secret believers in the gospel. 2d. That Of Organization (1555 The history Of the first Presbyterian Church in Paris and the account Of the first national synod have received a special treatment which may be interesting. The rapid growth of churches in seven years must appear astonish ing. It refers us to the introduction Of two new agencies - that of a ministry and that of a Reformed nobility to sustain the mis sionary labours. To these is mainly due the rise of the Hugae nots as a religious body. The increase of churches was severely, checked in the year 1562, and many organizations were destroyed. 3d. That Of Resistance (1562 to the edict of Nantes, It is the period Of the civil wars, but the present work closes with the St. Bartholomew massacre after which an almost en tirely new class Of men appear as the representatives Of Protest antism in France. Even that terrible event did not cause the fall of the Huguenots. It was a shock from which they re covered. It tended to purify them from politics and lead them nearer to God. Even by means Of it they rose to a nobler Spir itual height.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is a historical analysis of the French Reformation, an era of intense religious and political upheaval. The author examines the key figures and events that shaped this transformative period, with a particular focus on the role of Admiral Gaspard de Coligny, a prominent Huguenot leader. Coligny's journey from a noble Catholic to a champion of Protestantism is meticulously traced, shedding light on the rise and organization of the Huguenot movement. The author explores the complex motivations, alliances, and conflicts that characterized the era, providing a nuanced understanding of the social, political, and religious forces at play. The book highlights the interplay between the Huguenots and the French monarchy, the Catholic Church, and the influential Guise family, offering a comprehensive account of a pivotal chapter in European history. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781331867319_0
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