The Revival Of Priestly Life In The Seventeenth Century In France: A Sketch (1873)

by Henrietta Louisa Farrer Lear

Book Overview

The book ""The Revival of Priestly Life in the Seventeenth Century in France: A Sketch"" is a historical account written by H.L. Sidney Lear and published in 1873. The book delves into the revival of the Catholic priesthood in France during the 17th century, a time when the Catholic Church was facing numerous challenges, including the Protestant Reformation and the rise of secularism.Lear provides a detailed account of the various efforts made by the Catholic Church in France to revive the priesthood during this turbulent period. He describes the establishment of seminaries, the training of priests, and the role of the Jesuits in the revival of religious life.The book also explores the social and political context in which this revival took place, including the impact of the French Revolution and the Napoleonic Wars on the Catholic Church in France.Overall, ""The Revival of Priestly Life in the Seventeenth Century in France: A Sketch"" is a comprehensive and insightful account of a crucial period in the history of the Catholic Church in France.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165120348
• ISBN13: 9781165120345
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 368 Pages
• Weight: 1.08 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"