irenical theology of Théophile Brachet de la Milletière (1588-1665), The

irenical theology of Théophile Brachet de la Milletière (1588-1665), The

By R. J. M. van de Schoor

Book Description

This scholarly exploration delves into the fascinating world of 17th-century religious reconciliation through the lens of Théophile Brachet de la Milletière, a French Protestant who dared to envision unity between Catholics and Protestants during one of history's most divided periods.

Van de Schoor presents a detailed examination of La Milletière's irenical theology, revealing how this peacemaker's vision for Christian reunification emerged against the backdrop of France's complex religious landscape. The study illuminates the tensions that arose when La Milletière proposed bridging the seemingly unbridgeable gap between Roman Catholicism and Reformed Christianity, drawing comparisons to the similar efforts of Hugo Grotius.

The book reveals how La Milletière's reconciliation efforts faced resistance from multiple directions. French Calvinists viewed his proposals with suspicion, seeing them as threats to their doctrinal integrity and potentially connected to Cardinal Richelieu's political maneuvering. Meanwhile, Roman Catholics remained equally wary of this Protestant peacemaker's intentions.

Through careful analysis of the reactions from various religious factions, including Jansenists, Jesuits, and orthodox theologians, this work offers valuable insights into both the history of Christian unity movements and the religious dynamics that shaped 17th-century France. For readers interested in understanding how spiritual leaders have historically navigated religious division while seeking common ground, this study provides a compelling case study in the challenges and complexities of interfaith dialogue.

Who Is This For?

📖 Reading Level: Medium (200-400 pages) (~8 hours)

📄 Length: 279 pages

What You'll Discover

  • ✓ Explore History and criticism
  • ✓ Explore Unité chrétienne
  • ✓ Explore Reformed Church
  • ✓ Strengthen your faith journey
  • ✓ Explore Catholic church, apologetic works
  • ✓ Explore Églises protestantes
  • ✓ Explore Doctrines
  • ✓ Explore Catholic Church

Topics Covered

History and criticism Unité chrétienne Reformed Church Interfaith relations Catholic church, apologetic works Églises protestantes Doctrines Catholic Church Histoire et critique Apologetic works Ouvrages apologétiques Relations Doctrinal Theology Églises réformées Apologetics Église catholique Histoire religieuse Protestants Catholic church, relations History

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