02457cam a22003373u 4500 74084 UtSlPG 20260610134720.0 m cr n 260607r20241880utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 BX Wylie, J. A. (James Aitken), 1808-1890 History of the Waldenses Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2024 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier A reprint of the 16th book of his "History of Protestantism." Release date is 2024-07-20 Carol Brown, Brian Wilson, MWS and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "History of the Waldenses" by J. A. Wylie is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work focuses on the Waldenses, a Christian sect that resisted Roman Catholic domination throughout history, detailing their conflicts, martyrdoms, and faith. It explores both their historical significance and the impact of their struggles on the concept of religious liberty in Italy. The opening of the text establishes the Waldenses as a distinct group that maintained their independence and faith amidst the encroachment of Roman Catholicism. Wylie begins by discussing the ancient roots of the Waldensian church and its geographical stronghold in the Italian Alps, painting a vivid picture of the beautiful yet formidable landscape that served as both refuge and battlefield. He highlights the early struggles against Papal authority, noting the Waldenses’ commitment to freedom of conscience and their role in the broader context of Protestantism. The introduction sets the foundation for understanding the Waldenses' unique position in Christian history, as well as their enduring legacy in the fight for religious liberty. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: London: Cassell, Petter, Galpin & Co., 1880 Church history -- Middle Ages, 600-1500 Waldenses https://archive.org/details/historyofwaldens0000wyli_d6z3/page/n7/mode/2up https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/74084 114809 114809