Reforming French Protestantism
The Development of Huguenot Ecclesiastical Institutions, 15571572
Nonfiction, Religion & Spirituality, Christianity, Church
| Author: | Glenn S. Sunshine | ISBN: | 9781935503651 |
| Publisher: | Truman State University Press | Publication: | July 1, 2003 |
| Imprint: | Language: | English |
| Author: | Glenn S. Sunshine |
| ISBN: | 9781935503651 |
| Publisher: | Truman State University Press |
| Publication: | July 1, 2003 |
| Imprint: | |
| Language: | English |
Theology encounters history and culture in sixteenth-century France in this examination of French Protestantism. The analysis reveals how Calvinism's growing influence led to the unification of French Protestant churches despite the opposition of the royalty. The interaction between newly adopted Calvinist theology and French society led to the development of the presbyterian polity of church government, a concept that quickly spread through western Europe.
Theology encounters history and culture in sixteenth-century France in this examination of French Protestantism. The analysis reveals how Calvinism's growing influence led to the unification of French Protestant churches despite the opposition of the royalty. The interaction between newly adopted Calvinist theology and French society led to the development of the presbyterian polity of church government, a concept that quickly spread through western Europe.
