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Persecution and Pluralism: Calvinists and Religious Minorities in Early Modern Europe 1550-1700
With one exception, the papers collected here were first presented at a conference sponsored by the British Academy held at Newbold College, Berkshire, in 1999. This volume provides a historical perspective to the emerging literature on pluralism. A range of experts examine how Calvinists in early modern France, England, Hungary and the Netherlands related to members of other faith communities and to society in general. The essays explore the importance of Calvinists' separateness and potent sense of identity. To what extent did this enable them to survive persecution? Did it at times actually induce repression? Where Calvinists held political power, why did they often turn from persecuted into persecutors? How did they relate to (Ana)Baptists, Quakers and Catholics, for example? The conventional wisdom that toleration (and, in consequence, pluralism) resulted from a waning in religious zeal is queried and alternative explanations considered. Finally, the concept of 'pluralism' itself is investigated.
326 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2006
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Richard Bonney
22 books2 followersDr. Richard P. Bonney was an English historian and priest.
Bonney was appointed Lecturer in European History at the University of Reading in 1971 and Professor of Modern History at the University of Leicester in 1984, where he stayed until his retirment in 2006. He was the founder of the Society for the Study of French History in the UK and the founding Editor of its Journal, French History, between 1987 and 2001.
Bonney published numerous publications on French history and European fiscal history. His first book, a revision of his Ph.D. thesis, "Political Change in France under Richelieu and Mazarin, 1624-1661", was published in 1978.
In 1997, Bonney was ordained as a priest in the Church of England. His work focused on religious pluralism, and also on Jihad.
Bonner received his undergraduate degree and his Ph.D. from Oxford University.
Bonney was appointed Lecturer in European History at the University of Reading in 1971 and Professor of Modern History at the University of Leicester in 1984, where he stayed until his retirment in 2006. He was the founder of the Society for the Study of French History in the UK and the founding Editor of its Journal, French History, between 1987 and 2001.
Bonney published numerous publications on French history and European fiscal history. His first book, a revision of his Ph.D. thesis, "Political Change in France under Richelieu and Mazarin, 1624-1661", was published in 1978.
In 1997, Bonney was ordained as a priest in the Church of England. His work focused on religious pluralism, and also on Jihad.
Bonner received his undergraduate degree and his Ph.D. from Oxford University.
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