History of the Reformation in Europe in the Time of Calvin (Vol. 1-8)
Enriched edition. Complete EditionBy J. H. Merle d'Aubigne
Length140h 52m
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"History of the Reformation in Europe in the Time of Calvin" by J. H. Merle d'Aubigne is a comprehensive and meticulously researched account that spans eight volumes, illuminating the tumultuous period of the Reformation during the 16th century. Written in a distinctive narrative style that intertwines detailed historical analysis with vivid storytelling, d'Aubigne presents the ideological and political upheavals that shaped Europe's transition from medieval to modern faiths. His work is situated within the broader context of Reformation scholarship, drawing upon primary sources, theological debates, and contrasting views to offer a nuanced understanding of Calvin's profound influence in Geneva and beyond. J. H. Merle d'Aubigne, a prominent historian and theologian of the 19th century, dedicated his life to exploring the dynamics of Protestant reform. His own experiences as a Protestant in a predominantly Catholic Europe undoubtedly fueled his passion for chronicling the Reformation's complexities. With a scholarly background rooted in both history and theology, d'Aubigne sought to document not only the events but also the spiritual fervor that characterized the Reformation, ensuring that the legacy of the Reformers endured. This monumental work is a must-read for scholars, students, and anyone captivated by the intricate tapestry of religious history. d'Aubigne's insights not only inform but also inspire, making a compelling case for the Reformation as a pivotal transformation in Western civilization. Readers will find in these volumes a rich source of knowledge that deepens their understanding of the era and challenges them to reflect on the enduring implications of faith and belief.
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- A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes.
- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.
- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing.
- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.
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GenreHistory
Length140 hrs 52 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 24, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
2Introduction
3Synopsis (Selection)
4Historical Context
5Volume I
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6PREFACE.
7BOOK I. GENEVA AND THE FIRST HUGUENOTS.
8CHAPTER II. FIRST USURPATIONS AND FIRST STRUGGLES.
9CHAPTER IV. OPPOSITION TO THE DESIGNS OF THE DUKE, THE POPE, AND THE BISHOP. (1513-1515.)
10CHAPTER VIII. PÉCOLAT TORTURED AND BERTHELIER ACCUSED. (1517.)
11CHAPTER XI. BERTHELIER TRIED AT GENEVA; BLANCHET AND NAVIS SEIZED AT TURIN; BONIVARD SCANDALISED AT ROME. (1518.)
12CHAPTER XIV. THE HUGUENOTS DEMAND AN ALLIANCE WITH FRIBURG: THE MAMELUKES OPPOSE IT. BERTHELIER IS ACQUITTED. (December 1518 to January 1519.)
13CHAPTER XVIII. THE ARMY OF SAVOY IN GENEVA. (April and May 1519.)
14CHAPTER XXI. STRUGGLES OF LIBERTY. LUTHER. DEATH OF THE BISHOP. HIS SUCCESSOR. (1520-1523.)
15CHAPTER XXIII. AIMÉ LÉVRIER, A MARTYR TO LIBERTY AND RIGHT AT THE CASTLE OF BONNE. (March 1524.)
16CHAPTER XXIV. INDIGNATION AGAINST THE MAMELUKES; THE DUKE APPROACHES WITH AN ARMY; FLIGHT OF THE PATRIOTS. (1524-1525.)
17CHAPTER XXVI. THE PEOPLE AND THE BISHOP DEFEND THE CAUSE OF THE FUGITIVES. (December 1525 To February 1526.)
18BOOK II. FRANCE. FAVOURABLE TIMES.
19CHAPTER IV. DEATH OF THE MARTYRS: RETURN OF THE KING. (1526.)
20CHAPTER VII. CALVIN’S EARLY STUDIES AND EARLY STRUGGLES. 1523-1527.)
21CHAPTER IX. BERQUIN DECLARES WAR AGAINST POPERY. (1527.)
22CHAPTER XII. PRISONERS AND MARTYRS AT PARIS AND IN THE PROVINCES. (1528.)
23BOOK II. FRANCE. FAVOURABLE TIMES.
24CHAPTER XIV. CALVIN TAUGHT AT ORLEANS OF GOD AND MAN; BEGINS TO DEFEND AND PROPAGATE THE FAITH. (1528.)
25CHAPTER XV. CALVIN CALLED AT BOURGES TO THE EVANGELICAL WORK. (1528-1529.)
26CHAPTER XVI. BERQUIN, THE MOST LEARNED OF THE NOBILITY, A MARTYR FOR THE GOSPEL. (1529.)
27CHAPTER XVII. FIRST LABOURS OF CALVIN AT PARIS. (1529.)
28CHAPTER XVIII. MARGARET'S SORROWS AND THE FESTIVITIES OF THE COURT (1530-1531.)
29CHAPTER XIX. DIPLOMATISTS, BACKSLIDERS, MARTYRS. (1531.)
30CHAPTER XX. CALVIN'S SEPARATION FROM THE HIERARCHY: HIS FIRST WORK, HIS FRIENDS. (1532.)
31CHAPTER XXI. CONFERENCES AT SMALCALD AND CALAIS. (March to October 1532.)
32CHAPTER XXII. A CAPTIVE PRINCE ESCAPES FROM THE HANDS OF THE EMPEROR. (Autumn 1532.)
33CHAPTER XXIII. THE GOSPEL PREACHED AT THE LOUVRE AND IN THE METROPOLITAN CHURCHES. (Lent 1533.)
34CHAPTER XXIV. DEFEAT OF THE ROMISH PARTY IN PARIS AND MOMENTARY TRIUMPH OF THE GOSPEL. (1533.)
35CHAPTER XXV. CONFERENCE OF BOLOGNA. THE COUNCIL AND CATHERINE DE MEDICI. (Winter 1532-1533.)
36CHAPTER XXVI. INTRIGUES OF CHARLES V., FRANCIS I., AND CLEMENT VII., AROUND CATHERINE. (Winter 1532-1533.)
37CHAPTER XXVII. STORM AGAINST THE QUEEN OF NAVARRE AND HER 'MIRROR OF THE SINFUL SOUL.' (Summer 1533.)
38CHAPTER XXVIII. TRIUMPH OF THE QUEEN OF NAVARRE. (Autumn 1533.)
39CHAPTER XXIX. CATHERINE DE MEDICI GIVEN TO FRANCE. (October 1533.)
40CHAPTER XXX. ADDRESS OF THE RECTOR TO THE UNIVERSITY OF PARIS. (November 1533.)
41CHAPTER XXXI. CONFERENCE AND ALLIANCE BETWEEN FRANCIS I. AND PHILIP OF HESSE AT BAR-LE-DUC. (Winter 1533-34.)
42CHAPTER XXXII. TRIUMPH AND MARTYRDOM. (Winter 1533-34.)
43CHAPTER XXXIII. WURTEMBERG GIVEN TO PROTESTANTISM BY THE KING OF FRANCE. (Spring 1534.)
44CHAPTER XXXIV. CONFERENCE AT THE LOUVRE FOR THE UNION OF TRUTH AND CATHOLICITY IN THE CHURCH. (1534.)
45CHAPTER XXXV. THE APPARITION AT ORLEANS. (Summer 1534.)
46CHAPTER XXXVI. FRANCIS PROPOSES A REFORMATION TO THE SORBONNE. (Autumn 1534.)
47BOOK III. FALL OF A BISHOP-PRINCE, AND FIRST EVANGELICAL BEGINNINGS IN GENEVA.
48CHAPTER II. THE GOSPEL AT GENEVA, AND THE SACK OF ROME. (January to June 1527.)
49CHAPTER III. THE BISHOP CLINGS TO GENEVA, BUT THE CANONS DEPART. (Summer 1527.)
50CHAPTER IV. THE BISHOP-PRINCE FLEES FROM GENEVA. (July and August 1527.)
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