Excerpt from Fin du Répertoire du Théatre Français, Vol. 1: Avec un Nouveau Choix des Pièces des Autres Théatres; Drames
Ce fut la et dans le tems des fureurs de la saint-barthélemy, qu'il donna cet exemple d'humanité qui seul immortalise sa vie. Le lieutenant de roi de sa province étant venu lui communiquer l'ordre qu'il avait reçu de la cour de massacrer tous les huguenots de Lisieux, Jean Heuuuyer s'y opposa ferme ment, et donna acte de son opposition il obtint de lui qu'il surseoirait au massacre et, par ce sage délai, il préserva les calvi nistes de sa ville etde son diocèse.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This riveting drama follows the harrowing events of the Saint Bartholomew's Day massacre through the eyes of Jean Hennuyer, a respected bishop who defied royal orders to spare the lives of the Huguenots in his city. Set against the backdrop of religious tensions and political intrigue, the author explores the complexities of conscience and the devastating effects of fanaticism. The book deftly weaves historical facts with compelling characters, delving into the moral dilemmas and personal struggles that unfolded during this tumultuous period. Through Hennuyer's courageous stand and subsequent tribulations, the author sheds light on the enduring battle between humanity and intolerance, probing the limits of obedience and the power of compassion to transcend hatred and division. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9780265052846_0
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