Le Protestantisme en Saintonge Sous le Régime de la Révocation, 1685-1789 (Classic Reprint) (French Edition) - Softcover

Nazelle, Louis Jules

 
9781527606432: Le Protestantisme en Saintonge Sous le Régime de la Révocation, 1685-1789 (Classic Reprint) (French Edition)

Synopsis

This book delves into the history of the Protestant Reformation in the Saintonge and Aunis regions of France following the Revocation of the Edict of Nantes in 1685. The author examines the efforts of the Catholic Church and the French government to eradicate Protestantism in the region, and the resistance of the Huguenots in the face of persecution. The book explores the various methods used to suppress Protestantism, including the destruction of temples, the exile of pastors, and the forced conversion of the population. It also examines the resilience of the Huguenot community, who continued to practice their faith in secret and eventually re-established their churches after the Revocation. The book offers a detailed account of the struggle between the French state and the Huguenots, providing valuable insights into the history of religious persecution and the enduring power of religious faith.

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