History of the Reformation in Europe in the Time of Calvin, Vol. 5 (of 8)
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"History of the Reformation in Europe in the Time of Calvin, Vol. 5 (of 8)" by J. H. Merle D'Aubigné is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This volume delves into the Reformation's progress in England, Geneva, and other regions during the turbulent times of Calvin's influence. It focuses on pivotal events and figures, such as Henry VIII's break from the papacy, the rise of Protestantism, and the impact
of reformers like Tyndale and Calvin on the evolving religious landscape. At the start of this volume, the author sets the stage for the political and religious turmoil in England around 1534. It discusses the implications of a conspiracy led by Elizabeth Barton, a young woman claiming prophetic abilities, in opposition to the Reformation efforts that resulted in tension among the monarchy, clergy, and populace. The volume explores the initial surge of reform; Henry VIII's eventual decision to sever ties with the papacy, spurred by both personal and political motives, and the growing support for reformation ideas among key figures in England. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Merle d'Aubigné, J. H. (Jean Henri), 1794-1872 |
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| Title | History of the Reformation in Europe in the Time of Calvin, Vol. 5 (of 8) |
| Credits |
Produced by Brian Wilson, David Edwards, Colin Bell, Chris Pinfield and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 69.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | BR: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity |
| Subject | Reformation |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 61277 |
| Release Date | Jan 31, 2020 |
| Last Update | Oct 17, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 812 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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