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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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- Released
- 2019
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- Title
- Calvin Meets Voltaire
- Subtitle
- The Clergy of Geneva in the Age of Enlightenment, 1685-1798
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Jennifer Powell McNutt
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis
- Released
- 2019
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 376
- ISBN13
- 9781138379732
- Series
- Tags
- Non-Fiction, Art & Culture, Social Sciences, Historical Themes, Religion & Spirituality, Literary Studies
- Rating
- 5 out of 5
- Description
- 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.