Boundaries of Faith Catholics and Protestants in the Diocese of Geneva / Jill Fehleison.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Fehleison, Jill, 1965-

Series:

Early modern studies series ; 5.

Early modern studies series ; 5

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Sales, Jean-Francois de, -1635.

Granier, Claude de, -1602.

Francis, de Sales, Saint, 1567-1622.

Catholic Church. Diocese of Geneva (Switzerland).

Catholic Church. Diocese of Geneva (Switzerland)--History.

Catholic Church.

Counter-Reformation.

Counter-Reformation--Switzerland--Geneva Region.

Switzerland--Geneva Region.

Geneva Region (Switzerland)--Church history.

Geneva Region (Switzerland).

Genre:

History.

Church history.

Physical Description:

viii, 269 p. : maps.

Place of Publication:

Kirksville, Mo. : Truman State University Press, 2010.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Fehleison offers a rich and compelling account of the revitalization of religious conviction and devotion in the Catholic areas bordering the Reformed city-state of Geneva. Her analysis of the people, structures, and rituals associated with Catholic reform in the Diocese of Geneva is exceptional and accomplished. She carefully elucidates the gradual emergence of confessional identity and the "boundaries of faith" among both clergy and laity. In the process, the dynamics of early modern Catholicism emerge in vibrant and robust tones.ùRaymond A. Mentzer --Book Jacket.

Contents:

The Reformation and the Diocese of Geneva

Understanding boundaries : landscape of Catholic reform

Winning converts : the mission in the Duchy of Chablais

Shifting borders : Savoyards become French

Cleaning houses : reform of the clergy

Defining spaces : reform of the laity

Reform ideals and reality.

Notes:

Title from label on title page.

Includes bibliographical references (pages [239]-251) and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

1-61248-002-0

OCLC:

712995647