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Calvin Meets Voltaire

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

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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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Calvin Meets Voltaire, Jennifer Powell McNutt

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Tytuł
Calvin Meets Voltaire
Podtytuł
The Clergy of Geneva in the Age of Enlightenment, 1685-1798
Język
angielski
Rok wydania
2019
Oprawa
miękka
Liczba stron
376
ISBN13
9781138379732
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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.