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The Israel Of The Alps: A History Of The Persecutions Of The Waldenses

The Israel Of The Alps: A History Of The Persecutions Of The Waldenses

Muston, Alexis
Hazlitt, W.

Hardcover

Fiction AnthologiesGeneral ChristianityGeneral World History

ISBN10: 1163558052
ISBN13: 9781163558058
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 336
Weight: 1.46
Height: 0.88 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Israel Of The Alps: A History Of The Persecutions Of The Waldenses is a book written by Alexis Muston. It tells the story of the Waldenses, a Christian movement that emerged in the Middle Ages and spread throughout Europe. The book focuses on the Waldenses who lived in the Alps region of Italy and France, and their struggles against persecution by the Catholic Church and other authorities.The Waldenses were known for their strict adherence to the Bible and their rejection of many Catholic doctrines and practices. This put them at odds with the Church, which saw them as heretics and a threat to its authority. The book describes the various ways in which the Waldenses were persecuted, including forced conversions, imprisonment, torture, and even mass killings.Despite the persecution, the Waldenses managed to survive and even thrive in some cases. The book describes how they developed their own communities and institutions, and how they continued to spread their message throughout Europe. It also explores the role of the Waldenses in the Protestant Reformation, and how their ideas influenced the reformers.Overall, The Israel Of The Alps is a fascinating and informative book that sheds light on a little-known chapter of European history. It provides a detailed and engaging account of the struggles and triumphs of the Waldenses, and their enduring legacy in the history of Christianity.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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