Items related to The Religion of the Poor: Rural Missions in Europe...

The Religion of the Poor: Rural Missions in Europe and the Formation of Modern Catholicism, c.1500–c.1800 - Hardcover

Louis Châtellier , Translated By Brian Pearce

 
9780521562010: The Religion of the Poor: Rural Missions in Europe and the Formation of Modern Catholicism, c.1500–c.1800

Synopsis

The Religion of the Poor is an ambitious survey of Catholic missions into the European countryside from 1500 to 1800.

"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.

Review

'Châtellier's potent book fills a glaring gap in our understanding of Christian mission ... this book will perform long service as a mine for students and researchers alike.' Journal of Ecclesiastical History

Book Description

The Religion of the Poor is a major work of early modern social and cultural history, now translated into English for the first time. The acclaimed French historian Louis Châtellier undertakes an ambitious survey of Catholic missions into the European countryside from 1500 to 1800.

"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.