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100 1 _aWylie, J. A.
_q(James Aitken),
_d1808-1890
245 1 0 _aHistory of the Waldenses
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2024
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aA reprint of the 16th book of his "History of Protestantism."
500 _aRelease date is 2024-07-20
508 _aCarol 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)
520 _a"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.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cLondon: Cassell, Petter, Galpin & Co., 1880
653 _aChurch history -- Middle Ages, 600-1500
653 _aWaldenses
856 4 _uhttps://archive.org/details/historyofwaldens0000wyli_d6z3/page/n7/mode/2up
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/74084
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