The History of the Waldenses

by James Aitken Wylie

Book Overview

Hundreds of years before the Protestant Reformation struck medieval Europe there was a group of Christians who challenged the primacy of the Catholic Church. But who were these precursors of Protestantism? What were their beliefs and how did they influence later rejections of Roman Catholicism? Following the teachings of Peter Waldo, the Waldenses had emerged in the later twelfth century. Shunning wealth and translating the Bible in their own language,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1519095171
• ISBN13: 9781519095176
• Release Date: December 2016
• Publisher: Independently published
• Length: 152 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 0.4" x 6.0"

Customer Reviews

Waldenses-Justice Denied

History of the Waldenses by J.A. Wylie is a quality portrait of a people denied basic christian rights by the papal hegemony in Rome. Well written and concise, I fully recommend this insightful look into the tragic martyrs of the mountains. The Waldenses have shown the rest of the Christian world that compromise and ethical withdrawls have no business in the churches of the middle ages or today. Thank you Waldenses for suffering in the name of Jesus, and allowing me to worship my God in freedom.

What a true histroy of how the Catholic Church persecuted Christianity?

If you want a true history of how the Catholic Church persecuted the Christians of the 'dark ages' then this is a great book for your collection. Come read how the true church of Christ banned together, pressed forward and spread the word of God at the cost of their lives from the fallen church of Rome. Yes, some people will be very upset about this book but it is documented history and stands as an example of what Christianity can cost you if you truly follow Jesus and "Walk, even as He walked". Rick in Orlando