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Set in eighteenth-century Geneva, the book explores the dynamic interplay between the Reformation and the Enlightenment, illustrated through the contrasting figures of Calvin and Voltaire. It presents a revisionist view that challenges the notion of a straightforward decline of religion, emphasizing instead how Geneva's ties to French thought disrupted a society deeply rooted in Protestant-Reformation ideals. This nuanced analysis sheds light on the complexities of religious and intellectual transformations during this pivotal era.
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Calvin Meets Voltaire, Jennifer Powell McNutt
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- Released
- 2014
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- Subtitle
- The Clergy of Geneva in the Age of Enlightenment, 1685-1798
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Jennifer Powell McNutt
- Publisher
- Routledge
- Released
- 2014
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 374
- ISBN13
- 9781409424413
- Series
- Tags
- Non-Fiction, Art & Culture, Social Sciences, Historical Themes, Religion & Spirituality, Literary Studies
- Rating
- 5 out of 5
- Description
- Set in eighteenth-century Geneva, the book explores the dynamic interplay between the Reformation and the Enlightenment, illustrated through the contrasting figures of Calvin and Voltaire. It presents a revisionist view that challenges the notion of a straightforward decline of religion, emphasizing instead how Geneva's ties to French thought disrupted a society deeply rooted in Protestant-Reformation ideals. This nuanced analysis sheds light on the complexities of religious and intellectual transformations during this pivotal era.