Calvin Meets Voltaire

The Clergy of Geneva in the Age of Enlightenment, 1685-1798

Auteurs

• Jennifer Powell McNutt

Paramètres

• 376 pages
• 14 heures de lecture

• À propos de la littérature
• Art / Culture
• Esotérisme et religion
• Histoire
• Histoire du monde

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The book explores the dynamic interplay between the Reformation and the Enlightenment in eighteenth-century Geneva, focusing on the contrasting influences of Calvin and Voltaire. It presents a revisionist perspective that challenges the traditional narrative of religious decline and secularization, emphasizing the enduring Protestant roots of the society. The analysis highlights how Geneva's ties to French culture ultimately transformed its religious landscape while maintaining a connection to its Reformation heritage.

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• Année de publication: 2019
• Reliure: (souple)