ISBN: 9780282615321 - Les Protestants D'autrefois (3 results)

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book journeys back to the world of the Protestant pastors of 16th and 17th century France, presenting an intriguing insight into their training, daily life, and the values that shaped their service. The author draws back the curtain on a time when aspiring pastors had to navigate a rigorous process of education, grounded in both theology and secular knowledge, before undergoing challenging examinations to prove their proficiency. Through the lens of original source material such as consistory records, sermons, and personal letters, the author meticulously reconstructs the world of these pastors, from the procedures of their election and ordination to the intimate details of their daily lives. The book also delves into the nature of their duties and the obligations they had towards their congregations, reflecting how their role was deeply intertwined with the social and spiritual life of their communities. 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.…